Write Letters.
The Lost Art of the Letter.
Technology has brought so much good to our worlds, but with the goods comes the bad. Before social media, mobile phones, and the internet it was common to write letters. Taking the time to write a letter to someone shows a level of care, intent, and even love. Not only are you taking the time to tell the recipient something that could brighten their day, share your feelings, and tell a story; you are giving them something they can choose to hold on to.
Permanent Imprints.
There are so many moments in our lives that we can benefit from sharing whats on our mind, getting a piece of paper, and taking the time to articulate your thoughts without the ability of backspace. Within each stroke of the pen you are also leaving a bit of you behind, your hand writing is something that is unique to you and can be something friends and family may like to be able to have. A few years ago my wife had her father write a letter, he had no idea what it was for, but it was actually so she could have his hand writing incorporated in a tattoo she was having done. She had her mother and father write the first letter of our children’s names so she could have their handwriting in the tattoo. Such a simple thing can mean more than you know, even if you don’t understand at the time. Little did we know at the time that my father in law would be diagnosed with cancer and after a very courageous battle with the diabolical disease he passed away. None of us could have imagined that he would not be in our lives for such a short period of time, but having his letters, voicemails, and moments captured with video and pictures is something we will forever cherish.
It is often in times of loss we look for items that will help us hold onto the memory of those lost in our lives. Having something from the ones you love is just one of the ways to make sure their legacy continues.
Keep it Simple.
I’m not sure if you are a fan of Stranger Things, but if you are you will completely understand where I am coming from here.
*If you haven’t seen the last episode of season 3, you may want to stop reading now, and definitely do not watch the video below #SpoilerAlert
The final season in Stranger Things season three ended with a speech written by hopper that he was going to give to Eleven and Mike. Before he was able to tell them how he felt about the frequent closing of elevens bedroom door he was “killed”. This letter was not intended to be a memory, something to hold onto, but rather a blue print to talk to a teenager. But as you will see something simple can certainly turn into something that’s means so much more…
… I’m not crying, your’e crying… Or most likely we are both crying.
This scene truly hit me, and is one of those wake up calls were you kick yourself for not writing enough letters. Let this also be a lesson to you to take the time to tell those how you feel, share the moment, and tell your story. Get out of your comfort zone and be vulnerable, tell your friends and family you love them. Write your own vows, a love letter, express your emotions.
This is what I have learned and why I take what we do very seriously. Capturing the moment and emotions for someone and making it into a film that will leave them feeling that raw emotion again and again is what makes our jobs worth doing. We are always ready to do our part as long as you are ready to meet us in the middle, and share your story and emotions with us.