Before the pandemic, it was super easy to make someone happy, even just for a second, – a simple smile. For the time being, this easy way to connect and make others happy has been covered with a mask to protect those around you.
So, then the question is how are we supposed to serve others or you might even be thinking why do I have to serve others? It’s hard enough right now. I’ll start out answering the second question… why should you serve others or make others happy? The easiest answer is that making others happy makes you happy. To improve your happiness level, you can actually help others improve theirs (how cool is that?!) but also another reason to serve others and make others happy is really just why not? Why not hold the door open or send an appreciation text? It normally takes a few seconds of your day but can impact the other person for the entire day or maybe even the week! Back to my first question… how to do this when we have to social distance and wear masks? I want to focus on the how moving forward in my blogs at least once a month because it is so so important to make it part of our daily lives to lift others up. Today though, I want to share something small for you, but big for the person who receives it. It also isn’t for a stranger or someone you just pass in the hallway every once in a while, it’s for someone who is close (because sometimes those are the people we often forget to serve most when we see them so often). Usually this idea goes on the to do list and it never gets done (I know that from experience) but think about how great the other person (and you) would feel. All it takes is a pen and paper and maybe a stamp. Have you guessed what it is yet?? A letter! Now you’re probably thinking yeah sure that’s a great idea but when do I have time for that. You might have time first thing in the morning or right before you go to bed at night instead of scrolling through social media? But before you answer that question check your screen time on your phone and then get back to me with that one! Really though, writing letters can be so impactful and meaningful especially for those who are closest to you. Just acknowledging the little things and thanking them for what they have done in your life is huge. It is usually a guaranteed smile and if you’re lucky you might even get the opportunity to receive a letter back! Your letter can be long, but it can also be a short “I appreciate you” on a sticky note. Anything is going to be meaningful because it is from you. It is the perfect way for you to be able to make someone smile in these challenging times with social isolation. The most important thing to remember to help you get motivated to start writing is how would you feel if you received a letter and how would that impact your day (and maybe even your relationship with that person.) That's your challenge for the month (that means you have lots of days to write something small for someone you love.) It’s the little things in life that get us all through it! :)
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Michele Kozimor
10/11/2020 11:42:29 am
I love letter writing - it really is a contemplative practice. I buy paper that is pleasing to the senses and a special pen that feels nice in the hand. I pour myself a cup of tea and put on relaxing music. Plus, seeing a handwritten note in my mailbox is a treasured gift among the junk and bills. It’s also a beautiful record of a relationship. I keep nearly every letter I have ever received.
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Bonnie Corliss
10/13/2020 03:22:46 am
I love your blog.
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Cassidy Dunn
12/27/2020 06:26:48 pm
Thank you so much Bonnie! That means a lot to me! I hope you were able to use the idea and even hear back from some of those wonderful people!
Cassidy Dunn
12/27/2020 06:25:43 pm
I am sorry I didn't see this sooner, but I love this! That sounds so nice and that is so true. A letter writing space sounds perfect and a way to motivate you to spread some joy - especially during a pandemic. I think even a little box with everything you need that you could easily move around would be great too so you could take it with you outside or move to a new place in your house for some new ideas :)
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