Hello friend.
As you may know, for the past many years, I have been sending letters of love and kindness to strangers as a way of celebrating my birthday each year.
I wanted to launch this project back in October, when it was my birthday. However, that had turned out to be a season of personal grief, and I couldn’t find the energy or heart-space to focus on this.
But recently, it occurred to me that launching this program right now could actually be one of the practices that supports me in navigating this difficult season — a way of reaching toward connection when things feel hard.
So I did — and I’ve been continuing.
You know what? It continues to be a perfect coping mechanism. There’s nothing like LOVE to boost one’s spirits!
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I’m sending out as many letters as I am years-old! That’s a lot of letters!
Ha. Sixty-one!
In order to do this project, I need your help.
Do you know someone who is lonely, lost, disappointed, grieving, or blue? Someone who is going through a difficult time right now and could use a boost of love?
Think about your circle and community:
- Who is grieving the loss of someone they love — by death or divorce?
- Who is afraid?
- Who is disappointed or feeling let down by life?
- Who is in physical pain?
- Who is caregiving for someone they love?
- Who is exhausted by the pain of the world and having a hard time getting by?
Let’s reach out to them with love. We will do this together.
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Here’s how the Hope Notes: Pinpricks of Light for the Darkest Times project works:
I am opening up another 10 slots for letters.
By limiting the numbers at each request, I know that all these letters will be sent within the next two weeks. That’s important because often there is an urgency to the situation.
Then, at some point I will put out a call for more letters. In between, I also take requests that come from my blog, social media, and other places.
How to request a letter:
It’s simple.
- You email me your person’s name and POSTAL mail address.
- Share just a few highlight sentences about what they are going through and also what you love best about this person. (This helps me craft a meaningful, personal letter.)
- Let me know whether you want the love letter sent anonymously from the Universe or on your behalf. Note: You’re the best judge of what will feel supportive. Some people love the magic of an anonymous note; others might find that unsettling. Trust your heart.
If you are one of the first ten people to contact me right now, I will let you know and we’ll make sure your friend or loved one receives some love in the mail. If not, I will apologize and invite you to respond next time I ask for help.
Make sense?
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I want to tell you that what I love MOST about this project is that there is a circular motion of love in action.
You contacting me about someone who needs a boost is an act of love on your part. Pay attention to that. Feel it.
When I receive these requests, I get filled with a sense of loving you for being the kind of person who cares so deeply. Then, when I write and send the letters, I get filled up again with so much love for the person I am writing to.
Finally, if the letter is sent on your behalf, you’ll likely feel another surge of love when they reach back out. (If the letter is anonymous, we can both imagine the lift that person will feel when kindness finds its way to their mailbox.)
The love just keeps going ‘round and ‘round.
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What I also love most is that when I am in the midst of this project, I am reminded every single day that we can always expand the container of love.
We can expand how we love, who we love, and the ways we love.
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I’ve realized something over the years: during times of grief, heartbreak, or big life transitions, I can feel lonely — even if I’m surrounded by people.
Reaching out with love, even in a small way, helps me feel connected again. This project is one of the ways I invite myself back into connection.
Every letter I write is a reminder that I’m not alone, and neither is the person receiving it.
Doing this project has taught me that there is always someone I can offer love to — and I don’t even need to know them personally. That means there is an endless supply of love waiting to move through us. I just have to start the motion.
I wonder if you’ve ever felt this, too?
Maybe you might even try it today: reach out to someone with a kind word or a gesture of love. Notice what happens inside your own heart afterward.
Thank you for being part of my world. Our connection means so much to me.
YOU mean so much to me.
We’re all in this together.
Seek celebration — even in the dark corners,
xo Sherry
💖 P.S. A note about privacy: When you send me someone’s name, story, and address, I hold that information with the utmost care. I use it only to create and mail their letter. I never share or store this information beyond that purpose. Their story stays safe with me, always.
💖 P.P.S. A reminder that when I asked, “Do you know anyone who needs a boost of love,” that person could be YOU. Never leave yourself out of the equation of love. Reach out if you need a boost, okay?
💖 P.P.P.S. Sometimes requests pour in right away. I never know how many when I first request them. I may not be able to respond to you right away if you email me. Rest assured, I will respond as soon as I can. I promise.