Life is so beautiful. The world is full of learning and opportunities.
But how many of us say that life is so boring!! I see so many hands lifted up high.
To get away from our boring lifestyle, there are some interesting / fun activities that we can do. These are not new ways, but have been in existence in the past before the digital world evolved.
Today, I am going to introduce a socializing practice called "Pen-Pals"
Pen pals (or penpals, pen-pals, penfriends or pen friends) are people who regularly write to each other, particularly via postal mail. Pen pals are usually strangers whose relationship is based primarily, or even solely, on their exchange of letters.
Pen pals come in all ages, nationalities, cultures, languages and interests. Pals may seek new penfriends based on their own age group, a specific occupation, hobby, or select someone totally different from them to gain knowledge about the world around them.
Today, even our own grandparents and relatives are strangers to us - because we are spread around the world and not able to spend time with each other personally to know about each other.
Can we try something new this week? Can you write a letter to your grandparents or cousins whom you have never met? And then make it a recurring practice (may be once in a month?)
Suggestions on topics to connect:
- What is your favourite movie that you recently watched? What did you like about the story? How did the actors in the movie impact you? Ask for a favourite movie/scene from your penpal .
- What has been your favourite holiday? When did you go and what are the moments that are memorable from your journey? Ask for a favourite holiday from your penpal.
- Do you enjoy singing or dancing? Favourite artist. Favourite Sports and a dream sports person.
