Why Hold Back Now?

I have faithfully written cards my whole life. For years, I'd kept it short 'n sweet saying something like, "Happy Birthday! Thanks for being a great friend/sister/uncle. I love you!“ I'd get points for mailing a card. But why stop there?

My father wrote the best cards ever. I'm certain you can find his letters in treasure boxes around the world. That's no exaggeration. What made them keepers? For starters, my father never missed an opportunity to make someone feel seen and appreciated. By recalling a shared memory or naming a distinctive quality, he'd make it clear that the lucky recipient was special and special to him.

Years ago, to help me write my bio (back when I was teaching yoga), a consultant suggested I invite students to jot down something they like or admire about me or my teaching. I'm blushing just thinking about it. I could hardly believe they were writing about me! It felt awesome. And it must have been true, because they kept coming back.

Maybe it's just not you to open up in a birthday card. But I swear, it doesn't take much to convey what someone means to you. Click below for some tips on how to write the best card ever while still being you. You will definitely make someone's day!