There is something magical about a pen.

Words of comfort and grace can flow from the mind of the writer to a paper for the reader. I know the world is much more digital than ever before, yet the need for a pen is still there. If anything, writing sympathy wishes or birthday greetings can still require pens at different points.

Try to pay attention this week to how often you use a pen. Maybe it’s for the shopping list on your refrigerator or the calendar that tracks your child’s myriad activities.

Try to write a letter to a loved one near or far and them them for their presence in your lives. Nothing beats a handwritten note!