Always Send Snail Mail

There has been a decline in sending cards, much to the detriment of everyone involved. People send emails. They message. They send pictures. They tweet. But let me ask you, don't you feel so much more special when someone takes the time to hand write a note to you, put a stamp on it and send it to you in the mail?

That's what I thought.

Sometimes it's depressing to get the mail. You want to avoid getting bills or corporate letters trying to convince you to get yet another credit card.

But somewhere in the back of your head, you're hoping someone sent you something else - something personal that makes you feel cared for. You're hoping for a letter, a note, or even a newspaper clipping someone thought would interest you. You're hoping someone remembered your birthday or anniversary, or just sent you something to wish you luck. You're hoping someone sent you a note saying thank you.

Never underestimate the power of snail mail. Yes, it takes some time. Yes, it takes some money. But the pay-off is worth it. People love getting mail. You know this - you have felt it yourself.

It is a relatively small thing to drag yourself to Michael's (or another craft store) rifle through the dollar bins, and pick up some blank note cards. It takes only 5 minutes to write a short note that will brighten someone's day. Even if you hand deliver such a note, it makes a difference.

I can honestly say, every time I hand someone a sealed envelope their face lights up. In a day in age when people don't take the time to do this, it makes an impression. It sets you apart from other people because it shows you value people. And that is impressively awesome.