Have you heard of the non-profit organization called "More Love Letters*" (*MLL)? It's wonderful! Right now, they have a 12 day writing campaign for people that could use some encouragement.
The holiday season can be particularly sad, and emotional, depending on what has happened in someone's life. A letter can brighten someone's day, if only for a moment. You can read about the people in need, and find their letter requests on the More Love Letters website. Just click the link below:
12 December Love Letter Requests
There is still time to participate in the campaign. Letters must be mailed by this Wednesday, 12/20/17. Depending on how much time you have, you can write 1, 2, 3, ... or - - - 12 letters. I wrote 12 cards/letters.
Overall, writing the letters was uplifting. It's something that I would like to continue, since MLL posts requests each month on their website. Honestly, I was sad after reading each request. These are people who are dealing with real problems like death, disease and homelessness - RIGHT NOW. I let the request seep in, and then thought about how to encourage the recipient. Sometimes, I couldn't think of anything to say. I had to sleep on it. At times (often?) my words were inadequate. That was frustrating! However, it was putting in the effort that made me feel good. I may never be able to stop bad things from happening in the world, but I CAN write a card/letter/postcard - - - TODAY - - -to someone that needs it. There is power in that!
Below are a few photographs of letters/cards/postcards that I wrote and posted on Instagram (this month):
For a brave lady fighting cancer...
For two women who lost loved ones...
For people displaced during Hurricane Harvey in Texas...
To my surprise (and delight), More Love Letters reposted the photo of the postcards on their Instagram feed:
More Love Letters Instagram Photo
If YOU know someone who is mourning a loved one(s), battling depression, or suffering from any other type of setback in life, you can nominate them on the MLL website to receive love letters. I'm thinking about doing it... Here is a link to the page where you can nominate someone:
nominate someone for love letters (MLL)
If you do nominate someone, there are a few things to consider. First, you will be the contact person. The letters will be sent to your loved one "in care of" you. You have to be comfortable sharing your address, or the address you want the letters to come to, with the public. The address will be published on the More Love Letters website.
One safe/privacy option is to provide a post office box address. You can rent a P.O. Box at your local post office. They can tell you about the box sizes & rates that are available. Then, you can rent a box temporarily to cover the time that the letters will be coming in.
Here's to helping others!
Here's to keeping letter writing alive!
Here's to you possibly joining in!
With Love,
Tiffany
P.S.
If you want to hear how the organization started, click here:
http://www.moreloveletters.com/
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