Love Letter Idea

by: Cari Haus

There's a time-honored tradition that I haven't found much time for in my life. While I have always enjoyed receiving cards, I haven't been very good at sending them. This is a shame, I know. But like too many people, I have been running my legs off on the treadmill of life, sometimes to the neglect of life's more important tasks.

This is in contrast to a dear great aunt of mine. I could always count on "Gigi" to send birthday cards right on time, and Christmas cards too. Each card had a sweet note and a crisp dollar bill-inside. I heard she went to the bank special to get those new dollar bills.

Gigi had no children of her own, so she adopted her sister's four children and sixteen grandchildren wholeheartedly. She had a number of other great-nieces and nephews from her husband's side to send to as well, and she sent cards to every one. There was a system to Gigi's card-sending, too. Up until the time you got married, there was a dollar in every card. Once you got married, the dollars stopped but the cards continued.

I always admired how Gigi sent carts. That's the kind of aunt I wanted to be. And Gigi never failed, right to the end. She passed away while in her eighties, while on her way to church. The day after Gigi died was my birthday. I was still wrapped in my sadness that she was gone, when suddenly it hit me: there might be a card in the mail.

I opened the post office box with trembling hand and there it was one more envelope in the familiar handwriting, postmarked from Louisville, Kentucky. The last birthday card that Gigi ever sent.

I still have that card. It's a reminder to me of that personal touch I want to extend more often. Sending cards has gotten easier these days, what with computerized reminders and card-sending services, etc.

I still have a file full of cards I never sent, but with the aid of my computer, that file shouldn't grow any fatter. It bothers me a bit not to have each card written in my handwriting even though I use a computerized handwriting font that really is my own. But there is warmth in the words I write, and the joy of keeping in touch when otherwise I might not have. They say it's the thought that counts, and there's plenty of thought in each of my cards. I wish Gigi was here to know that I'm now sharing some of the sunshine she sent my way. She would be proud.

Copyright 2006 Cari Haus

About The Author


Cari Haus sends snail mail greeting cards from the Internet, and loves it. For more information, visit http://www.my-online-greeting-cards.com/.

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Ten Commandments to Write a Heartfelt Love Letter that Conveys "I Love You"

by: Lynella Grant

1. Write a love letter when you're feeling loving

Its purpose is to express your depth of feeling your unrestrained emotions. It's not like a shopping list that you can jot down just by picking up a pen. The intensity of those feelings hitchhike on the words and will be "felt" by the receiver.

2. Hold the image of your lover in your mind, and open your heart to them

Let it flow. Capture the emotions that arise from your core. Expressing them adds an eloquence seldom evoked by daily conversations. The language of love is as artful as a dance. Its goal is to delight, rather than to inform. To caress with emotional undertones, rather than to bludgeon with facts.

3. Avoid any practical matters that puncture the mood

This moment is an escape from the tyranny of routine responsibilities. That will come back soon enough. For the moment, only your beloved matters. It's often said that love is timeless sink into the timelessness of it. It's a profound experience a bonus for writing from (and with) the heart.

4. Take your time in the writing and polishing of it

Short or long, this is a unique mode of communication. It doesn't follow the rules of grammar or business correspondence. Savor the writing experience you're doing it for them. Avoid second-guessing what you've said (the mind wants to jump in and edit, but doesn't speak this language well).

5. Use adjectives and descriptive images to "paint" a picture with words

A love letter creates an alternate reality. One that the heart desires and shares with another. And in it the rest of the world is held at bay. Don't feel shy about writing "poetically" to evoke an emotional response. But don't force it either. Get into specific details about every aspect of their personality, behavior, etc. Don't worry about saying too much; a person never gets bored by hearing too many wonderful things about himself or herself.

6. Speak what's true for you what your feelings believe

Truth takes on its own shades of meaning when it comes to romance. Your letter should tell what's true about them (or your relationship) in your eyes. When you say you're the most wonderful person with sincerity, it's absolutely true.

7. Realize that a love letter is a frame of mind that helps to keep love alive

And it can and should creep into aspects of your relationship. Expressing love is active. Don't simply say it, demonstrate it. In a hundred little ways. That's how the "ties that bind" are created.

8. Express appreciation for who they are, and why they're important to you

That person is special and special to you. Make sure they know it. Unlike a "Thank You" note (which has a sense of obligation about it) this is a "Thank Heaven for You!" note.

9. Escape your romantic routines, so your passionate messages stay fresh

The goal isn't to be good at love letter writing. It's not a technique to be mastered (though you will get better as you continue). The best ones arise from passion. Their authentic and sincere message arises spontaneously. You want to keep re-discovering each other, so your relationship keeps growing.

10. Add extras that delight the emotions and senses

Consider the whole package not just the words you write. Weave an enchanting experience rich in sensuous details. Handwritten on special paper Add scents. If possible, choose the time and method of delivery.

Deliver a Soon-to-be Treasured Memory

And once you've written your truly touching words of love, add another element to make the delivery stand out. Send it by Pixel Post. Your loveletter is both public and private because the whole world can read it (but only your sweetheart knows who sent it). Your will appear among the greatest loveletters ever written. Read some pixel-sized loveletters at Worlds-Smallest-Loveletters.com http://www.worlds-smallest-loveletters.com.

Whatever method of delivery you choose, do make a practice of writing your words of love to each other. It's a two-way street that's best traveled together.

Copyright 2006 Off the Page

About The Author


Lynella Grant Capture your lover's heart by writing down your deepest feelings. http://www.worlds-smallest-loveletters.com Like the "old oak tree" your declaration of love is also public and permanent - online for all to see. Post yours among the greatest ever written

The Power Of Writing

by: Udo Vieth

The power of writing..

My heart sank as I glanced at the tattered piece of legal size paper in my hand. I remembered it well, I had written it, many many years ago.

It was my dream list:- my list of things and experiences that I wanted to achieve in my life. It was a very long list, with well over a 100 items on it, scribbled in pencil (just in case I changed my mind?).

The reason that my heart dropped only really came with my next activity - ticking off what I had actually achieved.Tears welled up in my eyes, when I realised that I had crossed off all but a handful of the things written there. (Things like owning my own helicopter - duh)

When I originally read about drawing up a list of my desires, in my twenties, I went about it with an attitude of disbelief, but "Hey it can't hurt" and did it anyway.

Now,like being hit with a sledgehammer, it reinforced that this was exactly the same method I had used to attract my present partner into my life.

After having my heart ripped apart by my last partner, my sensibility made me decide to use a totally different approach to relationships in the future.

I could not stand the thought of being hurt again, or ending up in a meaningless non-fulfilling relationship. So I did a very smart thing, I sat down and actually thought about what I wanted from life, and if a relationship with another person was even desirable.

The right person to share my life with sounded great, the wrong person - no thank you.

This left me in a dilemma. And this was the best thing to ever happen to me. I had to sit down and think about what I really wanted from a partner. Not in the sense of getting stuff from them, but the attributes, mental, physical and spiritual etc

This is what I did, and you can do too.

Sit down with a pencil and a legal pad make a list of all the human traits that you can think of. At this stage do not try and separate what you are looking for from the list. Merely write down any and everything you can think of, good bad, mental physical spiritual, whatever. It is important to just let it flow naturally from your hand onto the paper. Don't use a computer for this, manually write it down. (There are sound psychological reasons for this, which are beyond the scope of this article)

Likely you will end up with a list of over a hundred items, the more the better. These items would include things like, Doesn't smoke, is sexually adventurous, is slim and attractive, is financially independent, is outgoing, loves sports etc. etc. So it covers pretty much anything.

Next draw two lines vertically down behind the list, giving you two columns. Label these "Yes" and "No". Now tick off how you feel about the traits you have listed.

So if you are looking for a non-smoker, because you don't smoke, tick "No" for smoker in the list. Work your way down the list from item to item, and tick off whether that was a trait you definitely wanted with a yes, a trait you definitely did not want with a "No" and if it really didn't matter one way or the other, just leave the column blank. When this is complete, you have a list describing your ideal partner. You are now 95% ahead of the game in your chance of ending up in a great relationship.

Glance over your list a few times, and think carefully about your choices. You might want to copy out your list of "Yes" on a sheet of new paper, to have a summary of what you really want.

What you have just done, is actually programmed your mind, to attract into your life your ideal mate. This works.Period. By writing it down, you have actually released the energy into the universe to start acting on your behalf and finding your ideal partner.

A word of warning! This is extremely important. This is such a powerful method, that you need to make 1000% sure of what you ask for. Trust me on this one.

Remember that this method is for attracting the correct persons into your life. There are still other aspects of relationships that are of course vital for long term happiness. Always be aware that any relationship is a two way street. You have to play your part as well.

By using the above, you have put yourself into the game of finding happiness so much more effectively, than you would ever believe. Keep an open mind, and miracles could happen.

About The Author


Who is Udo Vieth? He is fast becoming an expert on love, relationship, romance, as well as being a qualified EFT and Biofeedback practitioner. He has a website: www.Toprelationships.com with information regarding all aspects of relationships.

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Love Letters Deliver "Body Language" to Reinforce Words of Love

by: Lynella Grant

Love Letters are a Sensuous Mode of Communication

A love letter to a sweetheart speaks more directly to the heart than any other form of writing. Words chosen for their emotional overtones feel like poetry. They spin a web of attraction that arouses and entices the senses.

"Sensuous" is often used as a synonym for sexy. But it's more accurate definition is "to delight the senses" - all of them. Romance is sensuous because all the senses participate in the experience. A declaration of love that speaks directly to them ignites passion - because that's how the emotions and senses express approval. Words Take a Back Seat to Feelings for Love Letter Receivers

In face-to-face communication we all "read" each other - the speaker's gestures, facial expression, confidence, enthusiasm, etc. Any sour note or inconsistency undercuts the credibility of what's being said. Each of our senses report confirming impressions; or whether something "smells fishy." When words "ring true," we're inclined to trust. Our guard goes down a few notches.

Body language communicates faster and more accurately than words can. WHAT is being said is less important than HOW it's being said. That's not fresh news. But most people fail to realize that written words carry hitchhiking messages as well. And a love letter even more so.

Use words that "speak" for the senses: "the smell of your hair"..., "the feeling of the breeze that stirred up the...". That adds potency and imagery to your declaration.

A Love Letter Says "I Love You" in Multiple Ways

The point of almost all communication (spoken or in writing) is to be logical - to persuade the rational mind. A love letter does quite the opposite - sending its message to the heart.

A love letter is sent only to a particular person, with a desire to strengthen the bond between the sender and receiver. Taking the time and effort to write a heartfelt love letter makes the receiver feel primary - ahead of everything else. It's very un-naturalness delivers a potent declaration in its own right.

Although sending one is effective during courtship, a love letter is equally desirable for those in long-tem relationships. You really can't say "I love you" too often, or in too many ways. The trick is in finding creative and fresh ways to say it anew.

Presentation Bolsters the Loving Message

The "message" the receiver gets includes all those impressions that accompany the letter itself. We like to think that we communicate with what we say - the words. But in truth, people trust the other senses more. So deliver the letter in a way that demonstrates such nuances.

Think beyond the letter's words. Involve the senses in the experience of receiving and reading it. Add sensuousness to your message by creating at total experience - all reinforcing the importance of your relationship.

A unique way to stand out is by sending your love letter by Pixel Post. Your words of love are posted on an online "billboard" of loveletters, as well as on its own web page http://www.worlds-smallest-loveletters.com. The announcement is then sent to the beloved - a private and public declaration of love at the same time. You can be sure your message will stand out and be appreciated. The Body Language of Your Letter "Speaks" to All the Senses

- Vision - Looks good, on high-quality or colored paper. Use a pen and write it with your best penmanship. Edit and recopy if necessary. Emails and word-processed emails flunk the vision test.

- Hearing - The crinkle of the paper is a plus. Suggest they have a particular song playing when they read it, for example.

- Smell - A squirt of your perfume or after-shave in a time honored addition - the receiver senses your presence.

- Touch - Paper choice is important since 30% of the message is received by the fingers, before a word is read. Textured and heavy-weight paper says you're substantial and credible. Why not put something touchy-feely in the envelope too?

- Combination of them - The whole should be more than the sum of specific sense impressions - their overall effect should say "You're special!"

Never doubt that a love letter pays off in a relationship in many ways. Keeping that practice alive is a vote for romance.

Copyright 2006 Off the Page

About The Author


Lynella Grant Capture your lover's heart by writing down and delivering your deepest feelings online. http://www.worlds-smallest-loveletters.com. Like the "old oak tree" your declaration of love is also public and permanent - online for all to see. Post yours among the greatest ever written.