20 Reasons to Write a Letter, with Sabrina Moyle of Hello!Lucky
A letter is personal, private, and permanent
Writing it down in a letter makes it known and real
A letter gives you perspective on what someone means to you
Letter-writing takes time; the process helps us savor the people we love
A letter is a shared object
A letter is a shared experience
Handwriting is more personal than typewritten text
Handwriting helps us generate creative thoughts and ideas
Letters give us a reason to be creative and expressive. They can include words, pictures, quotes, lists, poems, questions...
Letters help us stay connected to people who don’t use computers often
Handwritten letters are rare, which makes them special to receive
Letter-writing is a form of contemplation
Writing a letter helps you know yourself
Writing a letter helps you develop your voice
Letters give us a reason to express gratitude, which is scientifically linked to happiness
Letters help friendships grow deeper
Letters let us say things that would be hard to say in person or on social media
A letter is a more meaningful gift than most material things
Letters are 1-to-1 instead of 1-to-many
- Letters re-humanize relationships
