The constant act of my pen curling into cursive letters onto my paper is a baptism; a sort of, personal renewal that is ever praised and appreciated. I never feel more myself as when my pen is scribbling the blank page of my journal, a napkin or skin, or anything I can get my hands on. It's something I do for me. It's ever constant and never disappoints. Even after writing pages of thoughts with no solution to my issues, I still feel at peace and realize that everything will be OK at the end. As much as writing is an exercise and focus for my spiritual self its also an act that affects many.
Do you remember having a pen pal as a kid? Were you ever a pen pal for someone else? I don't think I ever had a pen pal. I always wanted one. I probably lied about having one when I was a kid so I could feel cooler. I wasn't cool as a kid. I was weird. I still am, I guess.
I am a pen pal to many, living in Japan. None of my friends here really write home like I do. A couple of people have caught on, by borrowing cards or postcards from me. I never mind sharing. I believe there is greatness regarding to personal thoughts on paper sent to others.
Dude, the world is changing. People rarely talk to each other face to face. People rely on phones, texting and other pieces of technology to interact with each other. Honestly, it's depressing. Kids now a days do not know how to interact with elders, their parents or even kids their age. They think their phone is an extension of themselves. Being without it, could be compared to being naked in a world of clothed people. Literally that is how uncomfortable they are without their phones. Thank god, I was not born in that generation. The lack of respect shown is ridiculous.
Anyways, if I can be the one person that ensures the mailman will always have a job. I want to be that person for as long as I can. I wrote countless letters to many different people while the ship was underway last year. My friends range wide in age, anywhere from 7 to 92, so letter mail is the only way to reach absolutely everyone. Email is an option that we have underway, but how impersonal is that? Not to mention, how are my elderly pen pals going to work email? Email takes precedent for many of the people I work with, but not for me. If we had a contest underway of who received the most letter mail, I guarantee that I would have won it.
To receive a large quantity of letter mail, you must send a large quantity as well. I am a huge fan of postcards. In each port I bought close to 15 or 20 postcards each and sent them out all over the United States. My friend, Caroline, has an entire wall devoted to postcards from me. They not only send my love but also act as a chain to keep us connected, when miles apart makes it so hard.
I'm getting bored. This is unfinished but my thoughts are drifting. Maybe I'll fix this later but for now, try not to lose the magic of sending letters in the mail. Just go do it. I guarantee the person who receives your letter will appreciate it!
DG
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