Start Your Letter Writing Process With A Moment Of Mindfulness
I have a success story I thought might inspire during these trying times. About 18 months ago a professional friend shared that he suffers from severe OCD and anxiety. I gave him an easy, entertaining self-help book to read: 10% Percent Happier by Dan Harris. Dan Harris writes from an “everyman’s” perspective so readers can […]
A Letter To Covid-19
Photo by Claudio Schwarz on Unsplash This website is meant to be uplifting and positive. There’s been so much COVID-19 news that we didn’t feel the need to add more stress. We have gotten a few letters written to the emotion of isolation, Coronavirus and COVID-19–some using very colorful language. However, this letter penned by […]
Searching For Goodbye Letters For Book
The Arizona Republic helped us get the word out that we are seeking letter submissions for our website and book. Here is a that story: Spotlight on … Susan Geer Susan Geer of Gilbert has embarked on an ambitious project: She is looking for “last goodbye letters” to develop an inspirational book.She’s created a website, […]
Writing A Letter Is The Best Gift Of All
My parents had a nice tradition at birthdays, anniversaries and Christmas to not give material gifts–they wrote each other poems (sometimes accompanied by funny little cartoon drawings). I realize now that that gift is worth so much because it required time and love–no talent necessary! And the notes didn’t have to be for a special […]
When Faced With Goodbye, Write A Letter
“One of these days, I’m gonna sit down and write a long letter, to all the good friends I’ve known.” – Neil Young ASU Now featured a story on our letter writing project. You can read it online here: CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE STORY Or the entire article is below: After the recent passing of […]
Saying Goodbye, One Letter At A Time
Local woman seeks letters for a book about letting go of a loved one. While planning a trip to Colorado to visit her ailing father last year, Susan Geer had an epiphany. As the realization settled in that the next time she saw him would probably be her last chance to say goodbye, she sat […]
Facebook Live Interview With BBC’s The Why Factor
This Facebook Live program with Mike Williams explored in more detail the profound and cathartic nature of expressing one’s final thoughts through written words. Participants asked advice in real time and discussed their own emotions and the impact of crafting inspirational letters. Susan and Mike Williams addressed themes of love, gratitude, personal reflections and how […]
Writing To An Estranged Son
Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash To my estranged grown son: I’m writing this because we could never have this conversation in person. I just want to let you know how I feel about you and to tell you some of the things that often feel too awkward to say. I know our […]
A Dying Mother’s Letter To Her Daughters
A friend of mine sent me this link and I wanted to share it with you. Julie expresses herself so beautifully and with practicality that I find inspiring: Julie Yip-Williams’ Letter To Her Daughters If you want to read more, Julie’s memoir, The Unwinding of the Miracle, is available to read. If you want to […]
Yad Vashem Launches Online Exhibit – Last Letters From The Holocaust: 1944
This website is a historical treasure of letters and photos. Nothing I can write here will do justice to the emotions this online exhibit creates in the viewer. Last Letters From The Holocaust: 1944 Luigi and Anna Ventura 1927 — Photo from Ya Vashem Document Archive After looking through the exhibit, I feel stronger […]