With today’s technology, communicating with others is fast, simple, and convenient. We text, instant message, email, Facebook and more to communicate with our friends and loved ones. We use emojis to express our emotions rather than long, descriptive words. Have we lost the art of the handwritten letter in the sea of technology and convenience? Why not revisit the idea of pen pals and bring back the art of letter writing?
Yes, I will admit, letter writing does take time. You have to write rather than type. You have to use words instead of pictures or abbreviations, but that is the beauty of it. Your personality is seen through your handwriting and the words you choose to express your feelings. When it comes to writing letters, you should take your time.
Yep, another “have to” when it comes to pen pal letter writing. Again, the beauty of it is in the dedication you put into the relationship you have developed through writing to someone special time and time again. It shows you care because you are committed to staying in contact with this person no matter what.
When it comes to texting or instant messaging, you can often hide behind your words, but when it comes to writing to a pen pal, you expose your inner self through the flow of your pen. You open your heart and share your deepest thoughts and feelings with this person you’ve chosen to connect with.
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First of all, it is true that pen pals are people you have never met before, but I also feel you can connect with people you do know by becoming pen pals and writing consistently to each other. If you would rather write to people you have never met, here are some places to check out.
Free websites
Finding a pen pal can also be done through free websites like these, but be careful of spammers or fakes when searching on a free site:
Paid websites
You can find pen pals through paid websites like the following:
Letter writing is not a thing of the past. It’s an art form at its finest because you put your heart and soul into your writing, and it connects you to others around the world. If you like to write with your hands instead of your fingers, consider writing to a pen pal.