In a world that is becoming increasingly digital, the idea of writing a letter is almost nostalgic. We send e-mails, text messages or voice memos that arrive at lightning speed and are forgotten just as quickly. But why do letters – handwritten, real letters – still have a very special magic? And why does it feel so good to write them?

When I write a letter, it automatically forces me to pause. I choose my words more consciously because they can’t simply be deleted or edited with a click. Writing a letter slows me down and calms me down. It gives my thoughts space and I can concentrate on the essentials. In a world full of hectic and fast-paced life, it almost feels like a little break – a time-out for myself and also for the recipient.

A letter is something very personal. Your handwriting, the little mistakes you make, the ink that might smudge – all this gives the writing a human touch. A letter feels like you’ve really sent a piece of yourself. And that is something that an e-mail or a short text cannot convey.

Imagine opening an envelope and holding a piece of paper in your hands that someone has written on especially for you. It feels like the words are really meant just for you – and they are. Letters create closeness and connect on a very deep level.

For example, I write a long emotional letter to my daughters and my wife at least once a year – and these letters often have a really magical effect on me as well as on my children and my wife. Tears of joy almost always flow 🙂

I also hope that these letters will serve as a memento for my loved ones later on.

How often do you scroll through old messages on your cell phone? Probably rarely or not at all. Letters, on the other hand, you keep in a box or drawer. They age with you, collect dog-ears, maybe a few stains, and become tangible memories of certain moments in your life. Letters are like little time capsules that you can open years later to remember a certain person or a certain time. They endure and give you the feeling that the words in them are valuable.

A letter is more than just words on paper. It’s the time you took to write it, the paper you chose, maybe the thought you put into finding the perfect beginning. All this shows how much you care about the person. Writing a letter is a conscious decision to give someone your time and attention – and in my experience this is always appreciated.

When I write letters, I automatically reflect very intensively on the relationship I have with the recipient of the letter. Sometimes I discover unexpected facets or feelings that were previously hidden from me. But I’m not the only one for whom writing letters occasionally leads to surprises.

When was the last time you found a real letter in your letterbox that wasn’t an invoice envelope or advertisement? Exactly. That’s exactly why it’s so special to receive a handwritten letter today. It’s like a little gift that you weren’t expecting, and it immediately puts a smile on your face. The moment of surprise when you open an envelope that someone has thoughtfully and lovingly filled for you is priceless.

Writing letters may seem old-fashioned, but that is precisely where their beauty lies. They offer you and me an opportunity to pause, express ourselves and make someone else feel special. They are a gift – both for those who write and for those who read.

At a time when everything is moving so fast, a letter reminds me that sometimes it’s the small, slow things that mean the most to me.

So grab a pen and write a letter again – you’ll see how good it feels. 🤩