A growing number of people are turning away from their electronic devices and seeking deeper human connections through letter writing, according to an Associated Press story published Jan. 26.
Melissa Bobbitt, 42, of Claremont, CA, told the Associated Press, also known as the AP, that she corresponds with a dozen pen pals, and she loves the “grand excitement” that comes from opening her mailbox and finding something other than a bill or advertisement.
Maintaining these handwritten friendships lets her be more intentional with her time.
“Focusing on one person and really reading what they are saying, and sharing what’s on your heart, is almost like a therapy session,” she said.
Stephania Kontopanos is a 21-year-old Chicago student learning how to swim upstream in a world where her friends are consumed by their phones and social media. She told the AP that she purposely reduces her screen time to better prioritize hobbies that bring her contentment.
“The older I get, the more I realize how much time has been wasted on my phone,” she said.
One of her newfound pursuits is writing postcards to friends and family members.
She also told the AP that she is building a sense of community with the employees at her neighborhood Post Office, where she enjoys conversing and sharing stories.
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