National Send a Letter Day

Tomorrow {January 17th} is National Send a Letter Day.  What better way to surprise someone than through a handwritten note that get's delivered in their mail box .... yes, there real mailbox.  When is the last time you sent or received a letter?  Does it feel like forever?  Let's change that right now.   Find a piece of paper, pick up your pen, and let's get writing.  Below are some thought starters to get you going. 

Send a letter to:

  • One {or both} of your parents.  Let them know what they taught you.  How much they mean to you.  What you admire most about them.  Get all gushy, they will totally eat it up.  And if you have lost a parent write it anyone.  Sometimes the best letters are the ones we don't send.  
  • Your love.  Yes, write a love letter and drop it in the mail.  They will be so surprised when it arrives at their door.
  • Someone you admire.  Let them know how much you admire them and why.  
  • Someone you need to forgive.  This is a hard one but can be so cathartic.  Let them know that you forgive them and and moving on.  
  • A dear friend.  Tell them your most favorite things about them.  Reminisce about your favorite moment together or how you met.  Let them know what you adore about them.  

Writing someone a letter only takes a small amount of time to do.  However that single piece of paper can change their day.  Go ahead.  I dare you.  Write more than one.  

Happy Letter Writing!