I have set a new goal and have taken steps to accomplish it. The last few weeks I have been reflecting on my life and in particular, the error of my ways. I have intended to recover the practice of sending cards, but being the Queen of Good Intentions, intending to do anything is quite easy. I am expert at good intentions. Good deeds, however, require effort...and a plan. So, Dear Reader, I have set a card writing goal. My goal is to mail at least one note of encouragement per week. With the aid of my trusty Rhodia Weekly Planner I have mapped out my card writing agenda for the next month. I feel so organized and simply writing names in my calendar makes me feel I have already accomplished something...but then so does inventing a good intention. For added measure I have pre-addressed the envelopes and placed them in my planner at the appointed week. I know this must sound like a spontaneity killer...and I do encourage spontaneous acts of mail...but everything else I deem important is not left to the whims of spontaneity; why should letter writing or card sending? No, it is time for a disciplined approach to accompany, and maybe even train, my whims. All is prepared; now to think fond thoughts of my friends and write those blessings down. I do hope I make their day.
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StoneZebra
3/28/2012 05:05:58 am
I think selecting who you will write and addressing the envelope in advance an excellent idea. It frees you from the possible stress of having to decide who to write to and leaves you open to consider what thoughts and topics your corresponent might enjoy before the day you actually write the note. It also eliminates an excuse not to write. Having your envelope addressed/stamped ahead of time gives you the oppportunity to add any last minute thoughts or goodies and avoid the race for the mailbox. And of course, there's nothing to prevent you from writing to anyone else in between those special days. A little organization is a wonderful thing! Enjoy!!
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3/29/2012 02:24:03 pm
Thank you for the encouraging word, StoneZebra, and thanks for the recent postcard!
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