The art of card writing

Be it for birthdays, Christmas, special occasions, or a simple message of encouragement,
writing and giving a card is definitely a very good way of expressing yourself,
showing that you care for the other party.

Right now, where there's phones, facebook and twitter.
Happy Birthday messages comes so easily.
There'll will even be a notification from facebook that will remind you to wish someone a happy birthday.
So, who are the ones who really cares and who are the ones who just happened to care?


I think it is important for our part to intentionally show that you care for the other party,
especially your loved ones. (You'll never know or realise how much it could mean to them)
And other than presents, you could also write a card.
It shows that you cared enough to take your time,
pick up a card(or make it yourself), and think of what to write.
For people whose love language are words of encouragement,
it is truly the thing you can do to move their hearts.

=]


I never knew that cards can touch a person's heart until I started going to church.
It is not that I have never received cards before,
but they really made me appreciates the cards a lot.

Normally, we would just write a 'Happy Birthday!' or 'Stay happy always~' or 'Stay cool~' or 'Wish you all the best!'
I mean, What else to write?
What else can we write?

You've got no idea?
I'm giving you some...


1. Greetings.
Of course, like any decent cards, start off with a 'Hello', 'Dear Friend'.

2. Purpose of the card.
'Happy Birthday'/'Happy Mother's Day'/'Happy Holiday'/'Jiayou!'

3. Why would you care.
'It has been great knowing you'
'It has been a blessing knowing you'
'Thank God for you!'
I don't know why you would write a card personally if you didn't think so.

4. Good things to say.
Let's not be stingy with our words. They are free anyways.
You'll need to help them to understand why has it been great knowing them.
Since people are sometimes unaware of their behavior and habits,
it would be good to help them point it out.
To act as an encouragement for them to continue doing so and help them know themselves better.
People need more affirmation since the world is already so filled with negativity.
'You are a very supportive friend'
'Your cheerfulness always made my day'
'I am very encouraged by your preservances'

You can write about their good traits, good habits,
good deeds they do or what they had done that you'll always remember them in a good light.
Let them know that they are being appreciated and not taken for granted.
Obiviously,it is meant to be something more personal.

5. Thanksgiving.
Be it giving thanks to a teacher, your parents, thanking them for being your friends or for putting up with you.
Acknowledge their good efforts.

6. Encouragement.
They need it. A simple JiaYou.
Actually what you would have writen so far would have already been encouraging enough.
But it is always good to tell them to hang in there.
It would be good to add in an encouraging quote you might know.
It's okay if you don't have one, don't need to try too hard.

7. Offer yourself.
Not your body! Your time and help.
A listening ear maybe?
Just tell them that you'll be there for them if they need you.
You got to let them know that they are not alone.

Not compulsory but it is good to show your support.

8. Reminder.
the purpose of the card.
'Happy teacher's day'
'Happy Valentine's day'
'Happy i-don't-know-what-else day'

9. Best wishes.
'with lots of love'
and you sign off.


By now, you should have lots of things to write, like a letter.
However, the important thing here is to take your time and write with sincerity.
Then you can pray that your message would gets across.

You don't have to follow the sequence, as long as it makes sense.
Hope that it would help you with your card writing. =]


God Bless~
=]