It’s hard to believe that three little words, can mean something huge to a person. It’s often not the easiest thing to say to someone, and often can become tongue-tied at just the moment they try to say “I love you”.
One of the many things that has always helped me and continues to be a blessing in my life is the ability to compose words and create letters that express thoughts, feelings, and action. Many times I find myself writing little notes to myself and my spouse all day long as reminders. I even stick them in my oldest daughter’s lunch box for encouragement when I know the day before wasn’t going exactly the way she’d hoped.
When I’m writing and I’ve created the characters I can find myself lost in their emotions, thoughts, and actions. However, when I sit down and try to express to my spouse, my children, my family how I am feeling, it doesn’t come out so eloquently and flowery as I intend it. My mind draws blank.
Composing a letter from your heart starts with a rough draft. Like any piece of writing, start with a small sketch or outline of the points you wish to make. For example, in composing a love letter I might jot down, “I love you”, “You make me feel…” , “I really appreciate when you______________for me. (cook supper)”, “I admire how you can always ____________________in a situation.(stay calm, find the right words, be level headed).”
With Valentines so near, think of the one person you hold dear and compose your own letter from the heart. It doesn’t have to be flattering and flowery at first, and maybe you know all the things you want to say, but are unsure of the order.
Try it and see what happens.
If you need help, a friend of mine at CPWrite is offering a Valentines’ exclusive. For the month of February, CPWrite is offering help to enhance your love letter, while keeping your sentiments, and impressing him or making her heart melt.
Susan Lower
