Putting Pen To Paper
How long has it been since you’ve written a letter to someone? In the age of Whatsapp messages and emails, the art of physical letter-writing seems to have fallen out of vogue. On p52, however, Dr Max argues that it’s an artform we should all be re-embracing. Not only is there something deeply personal about putting pen to paper, but it might also benefit your heath, he claims. It requires greater concentration than typing a text message and is a great exercise in mindfulness. More importantly though, it’s a fascinating insight into who we are as people and what matters to us the most. Max details how finding his late grandmother’s box of old letters unearthed an entire story of her life and relationships, thus introducing him to a whole…
