HOW TO WRITE
love.
It’s probably one of my favorite words because there are so many theories about what love is. Is it a feeling, a choice or an action? I like to put it on paper, and that brings me to what I love - writing. One of the five love languages is words of affirmation, and only recently did it become one of my top three. I realized the reason is because I am lacking in the ability to do my top two: quality time and physical touch. Quite literally, some of us are not able to touch our significant other, or spend what we define as adequate time with another. Now, I do not have an exclusive significant other, but I am getting to know people, making new friends, and networking, in ways that I am not used to. This creates a problem for me, but I’ve always had the solution.
I used to say, “I talk too much”, but in all honesty, I don’t think other people talk enough. This generation of kids raises the question all the time, is technology poison? I don’t think so, I just think there are other ways to use it. Like now, I haven’t written this much content since 2013, and that was my first attempt at being a blogger. I used to have an aversion to the term because I wasn’t living in that social milieu. We all know there are certain aesthetics to a blogger, and I just didn’t fit in that mold at the time. I never defined myself as a blogger, but I am a talker, a writer, and it just so happens the best way for me to fulfill both of those passions is by blogging.You following? Maybe I’m babbling, but keep reading.
Now, my other passion is people. I don’t need people for talking or writing, but it certainly makes them more enjoyable sometimes. All of that being said, I’m going to teach you something about me, and something about you, and by the end of this post I hope you find something to love about talking, writing and love.
We’re going to write a love letter. It doesn’t have to be romantic (remember love means many things). Try to keep these things in mind:
Who do you most enjoy talking to? If your answer is, “me”, write a love letter to yourself. How do you feel about you? What do you want yourself to know? What future do you see with yourself? What do you think it will feel like to love and grow with yourself?
How does this person/thing make you feel? Yes, I said thing because we can have more love for an object than we do for humans. It’s a thing, pun intended.
What do you want this person to feel when they receive this letter? What do you want them to know? Try to put those emotions on paper. Give them color. Paint that picture for them. Pour your heart out, or rather, make them feel what you’re feeling while writing this.
Sign the letter with a kiss. Not literally, but you can do that too. I should explain. The story about Jesus’ betrayer, Judas; he had a way of identifying Jesus when the guys came to take him away. He told them, “He’s the one I’m going to kiss on the cheek. That’s how you’ll know it’s Him.” Sign the letter with how this person knows you. I sign my letters with something like, “Sincerely, Your Favorite” or even “Funny Girl” (real ones know that reference). So ladies, now is the perfect time to find the loudest, brightest lipstick you have in your collection. Apply, and literally kiss the letter while it’s still fresh. I’ve done it a few times and it’s incredibly sexy. Just trust me.
Now, I realize these letters may be virtual. If you have their address and it won’t be creepy to send it that way, go for it! If you don’t have that information, you can use this handy dandy app called Canva. They’ve got the cutest templates to use for everything and all you have to do is fill in the blanks and add some cute stickers if you like. You can go with the templates or even free hand the artwork. Personalize it. Remember, this is an exchange between you and the receiver. Make it fun. Use their favorite colors, animals, emojis, whatever! I’m going to post photos of the letters I write (yes, with an ‘s’ because there are multiple people I love). When you finish yours, tag @astoldbychelle.co or @richellekathyrn on Instagram so I can re-post your work to the highlight I’ll create. I will keep things anonymous so don’t worry about being recognized by your second grade crush. I’m almost sure they won’t be following me anyway (LOL).
I’m super excited to see how colorful you guys make words. This is my favorite thing to do and I hope you can feel my love when you read this.
Xoxo, richelle k.
Write the vision, make it plain.
