A Little Post From My Heart.
Somethings in life are better the old fashioned way….
I’ve been enjoying a beautiful summer adventure in Europe. My younger daughters Bianca and Bella and I have spent the last several weeks visiting my eldest daughter Brittany and my sweet grand children who live in Berlin, Germany. The weather has been a bit bi-polar vacillating between bouts of rain, wind, cold and hot. But Alas summer finally seems to have arrived in Berlin and the sun has been shining for the last couple of days!
This morning I woke in our quiet Berlin Apartment with the girls still happily snuggled fast asleep in bed. I poured myself a delicious cup of early grey tea with soy, sat down to the kitchen table as the morning sunlight slowly spilled into the room and I pulled out my stack of post cards. One of my favorite things to do when traveling is to send post cards from wherever my latest adventure’s have taken me. I have always had a love affair with receiving mail too. There is something so special about opening the mailbox to find a handwritten note.
As I began to write to my favorite friends and family, I was immediately brought back to my first memory of letter writing. I vividly remember putting my envelope into the mailbox with the heartfelt excitement of receiving a return letter sooner than later. My mamaw aka grandma taught me when I was no more than 9 years old that if I would write and mail her a letter she would be happy to send me a letter in return. For the next 11 years, she and I exchanged many heartfelt letters filled with excitement, heartache, and the best advice only a grandmother could give. Sadly my mamaw passed away when I was only 19 years old from pancreatic cancer but her love of writing stuck with me and I’ve happily carried on the tradition.
My reason for sharing this today is because as much as I love the instant gratification of email and text…There is nothing that can replace the handwritten word. In a world that’s filled with so much technology, the human touch of our hearts can get lost. There is an extra level of love, class, sophistication and care that I feel when I receive a written letter.
I hope this little post from my heart inspires you to pick up your pen and send someone an unexpected little love note. If you haven’t handwritten a letter in a while it may feel a little strange but I promise that it’s just like getting back on the bicycle. It feels exciting and magical as your pen captures your feelings. Your thoughts will magically be flowing in no time just like the breeze that blows effortlessly in your hair as your peddling along. The very best part of of the art of old fashioned letter writing is that you will be bringing an unexpected gift to the one receiving your letter. Yup letter writing works two-fold. It feels good to give and it feels good to get…Its a win-win!
I’m off for another day of fun and adventure in Berlin…Better get these letters to the mailbox so they can make their way to the U.S. before I return!
Happy summer day!
Beautiful Healthy Hugs,
Vanessa
I love it… Still wish you would consider producing Travel Bucket with me. Maybe time to share our LOVE with the world!
Kelli
xoxo
Hi Kelli! Oh I’m so super happy to do the travel bucket with you! Definitely a plan we must take on soon! Yes, I agree, it is TIME TO SHARE OUR LOVE with the world! =)
Vanessa,
I do the same thing with post cards for myself
or husband! I agree, nothing like a handwritten
note! Thank you for sharing!
Best,
Sondra
Hi Sondra! Handwritten letters and notes are priceless! They are what I call my little things that make a huge difference. Let’s not forget this old-fashioned way of letting people know how much we love them. An I hope we both can pass this practice on to our children and grand children, and great grandchildren! =)
Hi Vanessa:
Very nice.
Ernie and I enjoyed a wonderful trip to Spain a few months ago and I was surprised when I saw post card racks in some of the shops. I didn’t buy any – but with your encouragement I think I will the next time I travel. We’re going to Mexico next month. Wonder if I’ll find post cards there? *smile*
all the best,
Denise Michaels
International Book Writing Guild
Las Vegas, NV
Hi Denise! Thank you for the love and support! I have always been in love with writing and I hope to spread more and more and more love each time I travel by sending post cards! Take care! =)
Hi Vanessa,
I just received a press release about your new book and came to your site to read more about you. I happened upon this post and what you said about your grandma really touched me. My mother also succumbed to pancreatic cancer(stemming from long-term use of medication for Type 2 Diabetes). As she was a nurse practitioner, I saw this as a sign of her reminding me to change my eating habits so I, hopefully, won’t have to experience any disease due to mistreatment of my body. I’m am definitely going to let my readers know about your book and website.
Hi Lori! I am so grateful for your support and love. Yes, my grandma or as I call her, Memaw, has been a very powerful source of inspiration in my life. Thank you for giving me a chance to touch your life in my own little yet special way. Keep the fire burning in you, Lori. =)
Good morning Lori,
I am so sorry for the late reply but my website for some reason would not allow me to reply to your post- it finally seems to be working again. Thank you so much for sharing your own story about your mother’s struggle with Pancreatic cancer. I cannot even imagine what its like to lose your mother although I must admit my mom has been extremely sick for several years now and its such a painful thing to watch…Especially when the main reason she has been so ill is from living a standard american diet and lifestyle.On a positive note…It’s great when we can take someone else’s pain and use it as a beacon of light in our lives. I am so thrilled that you have found me and I hope that my book The Fire Driven Life helps ignite the fire in you and helps you created more solid healthy habits in your diet and lifestyle.Thank you so much for sharing me , my book, and my life’s mission with your reader’s! Enjoy your day!