Comments on: Frequently Asked Questions: Love, the More Love Letters Team

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 09 May 2013 00:16:46 +0000

My answer to your worry would be – does it really matter? Like I mentioned elsewhere, if you write 100 letters, Maybe 99% of them might end up in the trash for one reason or another. Does this mean that it’s not worthwhile? No! Because the last one letter made someone’s day brighter. By your effort, you’ve improved the world. Anyone who derides your effort is achieving nothing; and for each detractor there are many who would applaud your actions.

Focus on the positive outcomes, and remember that after it’s all finished, the world is a better place because of you. (Though it took me many years before I came to this epiphany in life…)

By: Anon

Anon — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:22:52 +0000

Hey Rosie,
I feel exactly how you described all the time! You’re not alone. I just basically wrote to tell the stranger that everything will be okay, and included a quote along with the websites link. I think in the future I will probably just start making simple, short quotes or saying notes with bright decorations. I feel an encouraging one sentence quote or positive note can do nearly as much good as a long personal note, without being too overbearing. Maybe keeping it short and sweet will help you feel more comfortable also! Good luck.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 18:34:49 +0000

David,
I read your response and just HAD to respond; I too heard about this wonderful love letter writing campaign from watching the Jeff Probst show. The crazy part is that I had never watched this program before, as a matter of fact, I had NEVER even heard of Jeff Probst. I got online immediately after watching the show; also watching Hannah speak on the Ted Talks website. I was so impressed and inspired by her and her complete kindness towards strangers!
When I was a young teen I had over 150 pen pals and thoroughly enjoyed creating and decorating hand-written letters! I REALLY missed that! This was back when there was no email, texting, or Skype. Snail Mail was it! Although I still write letters and cards to my friends, I am hungry to make more! SO MUCH MORE!! The SECOND I finished watching Hannah’s story/message, I IMMEDIATELY starting writing. I had 3 letters written within the hour. The most recent email I got from:
Moreloveletters.com
had some requests for letters; I am currently writing those now. I will also continue writing letters and leaving them at random places. This letter writing campaign has started pulling me out of my long depression! I am SO MOTIVATED now to reach out to folks who would probably appreciate an unexpected letter of
Love and encouragement.
I was so glad to hear that guys were also wanting to get involved. Thank you DAVE and also to every gentleman out there getting involved. Ladies, I also appreciate each and every one of participating in this wonderful and heartfelt idea/concept!
All My Love & Support,
Jennifer (Jen)

By: Stuart

Stuart — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:22:35 +0000

I just sent off letters 4, 5, and 6 to be bundled for March. At first, when I read some of the descriptions in the letter requests, I sometimes think, “What can I say to someone who has suffered such a loss?” But the ink just starts flowing as I think of a similar loss or disappointment I have suffered. I think people get the mistaken idea that only their lives are full of adversity, that other’s lives are somehow perfect (Facebook is the culprit!). Another incentive to write is the nice fountain pen I inherited from my recently deceased mother. I just can’t stop writing letters with it, even if the recipients just email me back. Maybe that’s what I like about More Love Letters, there is no expectation of getting any letter in return. Oh, I am in my fifties too. Maybe we guys get sentimental in our old age.

By: Rosie

Rosie — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:42:59 +0000

Hey Guys!
I am really excited to begin leaving love letters for people everywhere, but will oftentimes find myself not being able to get one written out. I’ll get so far in a letter, like halfway or so, and then think: “This is stupid. Someone’s going to pick up this letter, have a huge WTF? moment, and parade it around to all of their friends proclaiming the author’s stupidity.” I’m afraid that I’m going to be around to hear it.

I know that it’s a very illogical fear. It dosnt stop me from feeling it. But it does keep me from writing letters, and this saddens me. There are a megaton of unsavoury folks around where I live, and yet I know that the are many who would benefit from a little love letter. I desperately want to make people smile.

I dunno why I’m putting this up here. I guess that I’m looking for some words of encouragement? Maybe some advice? Yeah. Thanks for reading though!

By: Kazz

Kazz — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:45:43 +0000

my husband and I often wrote little notes like “I love you” or “thanks for being you” or “you make me smile” and leave them where they might be found a day or a month later. My husband died in May of 2010. This winter it has been extra cold and I put on a jacket I haven’t worn in a long time. One morning as I was in a hurry and not looking forward to the trip out to the barn to break ice on the water sources, I put my hand in the pocket to get gloves and came up with a little yellow scrap paper note that had the words “I love you!!” in my husbands handwriting. Notes for “strangers” are just as serendipitous, I’ve found. Often people say they got something they really needed to hear out of the blue. I believe you get what you need when you need it. Just leave a note a day for 30 days–it need not be long–and know it will go to someone who needs it. Some people I’ve left notes hidden for (people I do know) tell me they stash the note again so they’ll find it again. I leave notes for strangers in library books, magazines at the Doctors office, waiting areas of all sorts including DMV. It cheers me up. I leave “treat yourself to a bubble bath today” “remember that smell puppies have? Pet a dog today” “you are worth it” “consider yourself hugged today” “even when love is gone, you will always have wonderful memories that can never be taken away”–stuff like that, anything but “have a nice day”

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 14:24:42 +0000

I think too David that we came from a generation that actually did handwritten love letters–ours weren’t typed or texted.
Great idea. I love the premise of sharing your love, your heart and a little of your time!
Well done!

By: David

David — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 01:02:01 +0000

I love moreloveletters.com! I saw Hannah on the Jeff Probst show today and have spent the last few hours reading, rereading and watching video’s of her, the staff and this amazing project. And YES I am a MAN!! 50 years old too!! At first I was shy about getting into this project as it seemed to be more for college students, but the more I read the more I realized that we all need love letters. We all have words to share, a story to tell and a heart that is full!! I can’t wait. I have already written three letters and want to get envolved in not only writing letters to leave around town, but also to write to submit to the office to send to those in need.

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