How much do you have to say? Would it make more sense to plan out a few letters versus just one large one? If you’re not ready to work out this detail just yet, hopefully these steps will at least get one letter drafted. Perhaps before you begin writing, you should consider if this is a series of letters for different family members at different stages of life. Step 5: What’s Your Heart Still Saying to You?.Step 3: Find a Good Environment to Write in.Step 2: Gather Relevant Inspiration and Details.Step 1: Consider Your Current Situation.It’s also important not to blow this opportunity and leave things unsaid. A legacy letter is a great way to address your loved ones even after you’re gone. But, sometimes vulnerability is difficult. It’s true you should do everything possible so those close to you understand your thoughts and feelings, and how much you love them. We can’t always control the narrative of our lives-what happens to us, how we’re perceived, and so on. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. We also may earn commission from purchases made through affiliate links. We follow a strict editorial process to provide you with the best content possible. Let me know if you have made any resolutions, literary or otherwise! Drop them in the comment box below.Cake values integrity and transparency. The above question was posed and previously published New Year 2011 (and no, I didn’t try the de-tox) New you, old you, which do you want to be? Then comes the inevitable backslide into laziness, excuses and over indulgence. Pilates sounds good, there’s a special offer too. De-clutter, downsize and de-tox perhaps try yoga classes or join a gym. In Janus’s month twixt past and future we try diets, makeovers, new resolutions and evening classes. ![]() I was pondering the vexed question of what my first post for 2013should be: progress report on the Landing Eight review of last year’s books looking ahead to this year’s reading or maybe about tackling a new angle in my Reading Challenge.įinally, I decided to side step all of the above and feature a paragraph that I wrote on a previous New Year for Paragraph Planet: New Year, New You. I have scanned in a couple of replies, including Teri Farrell’s postcard with her original artwork. As in previous years, I have been delighted when my recipients have responded in kind. ![]() It seems rather sharp practice to me, so I might have to reprimand myself. I was probing my conscience as to whether I can claim dad’s birthday present as an item posted when I have already counted his card in. As usual, I have factored in my dad’s birthday and my parent’s anniversary. I might even have a last minute flurry of scribbling to squeeze in a few extra people. I could post two, three or even more.Īs February moves on to meet the March lamb (or lion) I am feeling pleased that I have kept my pen diligently moving. If you really get into the spirit and rhythm of the challenge then there is no reason to post only one item a day. Some folks do actually end up getting more than one billet doux as the challenge rules stipulate that you must reply to every letter received. After all, as I write this blog post I am aware that I have yet to post a letter to one of my sisters but I don’t think she’s likely to take offence at that (I hope). Of course I worry that someone will think, ‘Hang on a minute, how come I am not getting a letter until the 23rd? Does this mean that I’m not as important as 22 other people?’ or words to that effect. Maybe I just worry too much. In other words, the people I see the most often and to whom I therefore wouldn’t send a long letter, but perhaps only a postcard or note. The down side to this is that I have noticed a distressing tendency to do the ‘soft options’ first. Therefore, I am still working from the list but trying to maintain an air of randomness by not following the list in order. Sadly, it was not to be due to my unfortunate inefficiency. I thought this would be great way to add a nice element of serendipity to the proceedings. ![]() Originally I had conceived the idea of putting names of possible recipients into a hat and drawing one each day. I began the month with a list of possible suspects (in no particular order) and worked from that as the days went on. Missing the Sunday letter meant that I despatched my first mailing on 2 February – so far so good.
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