A Short but Wonderfully Sweet Note

I received the nicest note in the mail about two weeks ago.  It was a total, wonderful surprise from a dear person in my writer’s group.   This is what it said:

It was a very short note but those three bullet point statements were so touching.  A wonderful woman, Joetta told me that that I taught her new things.  She said I was an inspiration to her.  Finally she concluded that I enabled her to dare.

Wow, I thought to myself when I received this unexpected letter.  In our crazy tech-world of texting and disconnect, who takes the time to let others know this gratitude?  This meant so much to me!   I was very moved by this gesture.

Short notes, especially handwritten ones are such a rare gem these days.  I recently wrote about  the concept of “love notes” in my monthly column on the Simple Marriage site in which I contribute.  Although Joetta’s note to me was about appreciation and not romance, the same principles are key…  I believe in taking the time to let other know they mean something to you.

Try to let a friend, family member, colleague or even a total stranger know that they are valued.  Even a post-it note can be truly full of impact!