The pleasure of a letter written just to me….
There is practically a radiance to it.
Carol Ann McCarthy of Hudson, Ohio shares her joy of letter writing with regional, local and national groups. Carol Ann endeavors to reawaken the modern world to the pleasures of a letter, for though we have wonderful speedy methods of communicating these days a handwritten letter is completely different… special… personal… lasting.
Let Carol Ann explain how letterwriting helps one step out of the busy modern world into a relaxed place where reflection is enjoyed and ideas are shared with a letter friend.
Letterwriting is a complete treat. It speaks to the physical, social, intellectual and spiritual. CarolAnn will illustrate how this is so with examples and personal experience.
Letterwriting is physical-
- It can relax us or energize us as we escape the busy modern world and sit back, take pen to paper and handwrite a letter to a friend.
- We use physical materials: papers, inks and various other artful ingredients to create a work of physical art which is lasting.
Letterwriting is social-
- We’re not writing a journal, keeping our thoughts and ideas to ourselves. We’re sharing those ideas with others and they’re sharing ideas with us. We are enhancing existing friendships and making new friends through letters.
Letterwriting is intellectual-
- Ideas and favorite subjects are discussed with our letter friend thus encouraging intellectual growth and stimulation.
Letterwriting is spiritual-
- Letterwriting can be a ministry. We show we care about our pen friend. We shower them with appreciation and love. We share our spirit. Letters mingle souls.
