In today’s world, we already lost the art of putting pen to paper and writing the most heartfelt words to someone either to check up on them, or just to share an important piece of information, it might just be an intentional act of love.
Today, we have made communication so easy that we no longer have to write letters to people anymore, but we should not allow “innovation” take away such a beautiful act because letter writing feels different, it feels personal.
Why Letters Feel Different
A handwritten letter shows personality. You can see the mood in the handwriting, handwriting of the writer, the mode of writing, and even the choice of paper or pen used. Letters feel thoughtful, while digital messages often disappear in a flood of notifications, and might not necessarily show the mood of the sender.
For centuries, letters were history, soldiers wrote to their families during wars, lovers exchanged words across the world, and leaders drafted letters that played important roles in shaping the nations. Entire archives of letters still teach us about the thoughts and emotions of people long gone.
Why We Stopped Writing
The inception of technology and easy and fast text messages made the art of letter writing fade away. We choose the easy way, because why should I write letters and wait for a long time to reach the recipient, and wait a long time to get a reply when we can just do that in seconds using text messages. This has brought about new innovations and brushed aside the art of writing letters.
Why We Should Bring It Back
- A letter feels like a gift. It shows care, and intention, it also shows a sense of belonging, just because the reader took their time to draft out a letter.
- Writing by hand forces you to slow down and think about your words. Thereby, making you intentional about the letter, and actually writing it as you are feeling it.
- Letters can be kept as a gift, while texting messages can easily be deleted within seconds, ancient letters now serve as relics, and sources of historical facts.
- Receiving a handwritten note often feels more heartfelt than any text messages.
How to Reintroduce Letters
- Start with little thank you notes, in gifts, souvenirs or you could write it without attaching to anything.
- Special pens should be kept, to write for special occasions or special people.
- Master the act of writing to your close friends, and make it a tradition.
- Birthday cards, handwritten birthday notes should be a thing that does not go extinct in our world, as it makes the birthday gifts more special.
While technology has given us speed, letters remind us of depth. They carry a piece of the writer’s presence that text messages cannot replace. In the digital age, reviving the art of letter writing is not about abandoning modern tools, it is about keeping a little sense of belonging and humanity in how we connect.
