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Thanks for being patient amidst the upgrades!

♡ PLL

One Love Generation

One Love Generation is a 501c3 tax exempt non-profit organization empowering youth to inspire positive social change through art, service and awareness.


Check out their site here: http://onelovegeneration.org/

You are enough.

“You are enough. Today, tomorrow, and every day thereafter. You are perfectly adequate, without needing to change a single thing about yourself. This doesn’t mean that you aren’t allowed to want to grow, evolve or improve. It doesn’t mean you don’t have flaws. It means you are worthy of love. It means that you deserve to love yourself in spite of your imperfections. No matter who you are, where you’re from, or what you have been through, you are deserving of love. Be kind to yourself. You are only human. Forgive and let live. Let in the love.”

Spread love

“Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” - Mother Teresa


Here at Paper Letters of Love, we are constantly approached by people who are in awe of what we do, calling it selfless and thoughtful. These are the sweetest moments, when people recognize the hard work that goes into it. Being appreciated is one of the most wonderful feelings. Have you thought about how you can make somebody feel appreciated and loved? Have you thought about how you can make a stranger feel appreciated and loved?


How do you feel when a stranger walks by and smiles at you, or says Good Morning? It is unlikely you would feel unhappy about this, and all they did was smile or say a few words!
How do you feel when you check your mail for the day, and amongst the bills there is a package from a friend, or a postcard from overseas? Have you ever received something anonymously?


There are so many things that everybody can do to brighten somebody elses day, and some things take little time and effort.


I have recently moved into a new apartment within a complex, and while scary at first, I now say "hello!" to the neighbours I see often. 
One evening, I was lucky enough to run into one of my neighbours who has the cutest little puppy (who almost licked my hand off!). I remembered that I had a book at home that is similar to a baby book, but for puppies, where you can track its growth and it also has a lot of information about stages of life and training and such. As I don't have a dog, I wrapped it up and placed it on her doorstep. She came to my door the next day over the moon that someone could think of something like that, and gave me chocolated. Hooray! Chocolate!
That took no effort, really, on my part, and it has made her so very happy. Now, my next step is to ask to play with her puppy someday :D


I have also recently moved into a new building for work, and again, I say hello to office staff I see regularly.
They may not be on my floor, and I don't need to have a whole conversation with them, but just saying "Hi! How are you today? It's so cold out!" can really brighten someones day.




I don't think it is possible to ever understand what other people are going through, particularly if they are a stranger. So why not just say hello, or give them something that will be treasured. It really can change their day around. And who wouldn't want that?


♡ PLL

Thoughtful & Selfless .. .. ..

Wow! This arrived in the mail last night. A friend saw it, bought it and posted it to me because it reminded her of Paper Letters of Love.

Je t'aime means "I love you" in french, and of course the little envelope.

How beautiful and thoughtful!

Is it ironic that I am attempting to learn French also? :)

♡ PLL

Our own Package of Love !

The beautiful US office sent our Australian contact her very own package of love, recieved yesterday. Filled with the origami hearts and a special gift, Sheri, from Australia, was simply blown away.

Thanks so much team!! You're all wonderful!!

This is the story of a boy who meets a girl and falls in love.

There are moments in life when we feel a connection so deep words can hardly describe it. But how do we know that it's real? This is the story of a boy who meets a girl and falls in love. 

Letters of Love

We have written about Eliza and Letters of Love before, but now she needs your help!

Letters of Love is similar but different to Paper Letters of Love, in that it is a penpal service. It deals with specific issues and enables people to have someone to talk to.

She has edited her website to be a group, or community if you will, and needs help from dedicated and loving people to monitor and weed out spam, as well as running the groups/forums.

If you think you can help her, please email to writelettersoflove@gmail.com - or read more on the site here

Pets + Paper Letters of Love

Hindrance or help? You decide...

From Australia is Bindi, the 11 year old male tabby

And from the US...

♡ PLL

"You got a dream? You gotta protect it"

I simply cannot post this enough. Will Smith is incredible, what a motivational speaker!!



♡ PLL

Christmas Love to Spain ♡

Our team member in Australia sent out Christmas love all over the world, including Spain! She has been self teaching herself Spanish for about 6 months now. Check out what Borja had to say about his Paper Letter of Christmas Love (at 0:42)

We are so happy that it made YOU so happy Borja! Keep that beautiful smile :)

♡ PLL

Holiday Letters of Love Feedback

Back in October, PLL recieved a request from a caring Granddaughter, asking for some love and hope to be sent to her ill Grandmother. You can read about it here

For the holidays, the team at PLL sent out some Holiday Letter of Love. We have just gotten our first feedback, from Megan, as a comment on the intial post::

"PLL-
My grandma received the holiday paper letters of love and called me right away. She and I cried in pure joy knowing that complete strangers thought enough about her to send MORE love to her. You are not strangers to her anymore, you are her angels.

I can't thank you enough for making this amazing woman smile again.

I am so grateful to you and I hope more people can perform such kind acts as you.

God bless,
Megan, MD"

Thank you for your feedback Megan. It is people like you that make the world a better place !

♡ PLL

Random Acts of Kindness

A beautiful website called HelpOthers allows people to write in about random acts of kindness they have recieved or given. It is truly inspiring and uplifiting to read. Our favourite story is below. It really hit home with what we are trying to do with PLL.

Even A Simple Act Can Take Your Breath Away

"A little over a year ago, a good friend of my mom's passed away, and it was only when I tried to reach her to let her know of my mom's passing that I was told this sad news.

My mom's friend was a big part of my childhood and I remember her fondly. I hadn't spoken with her in many years, but I knew I was still her "Sunshine." My mom's friend had a sister, whom I only met as a child, but to whom I felt an instant connection. I knew immediately that I wanted to reach out to the sister. We have corresponded a few times during this last year, and her kind words and caring thoughts have brought much comfort to me in my own time of need.

On September 7, 2010, the day before the first year anniversary of my mom's death, I received a card from this woman, with a quote by Joseph Norris. It read, "Do a deed of simple kindness; though its end you may not see, it may reach, like widening ripples, down a long eternity." The attached letter brought tears of joy to my eyes. When I read the letter, I saw how my touch of "kindness" positively impacted her during what had been a difficult year with the loss of her dear sister, and I physically felt the reward of what sharing "kindness" with another truly means. I was speechless and my breath was taken away.  I will cherish this letter forever. I have always thought of myself as a "kind" person, and it is something I am very proud of.

I ask everyone reading this to please "Practice Random Acts of Kindness" every day. Smile at and say hello to everyone you see today. Take that extra minute to help someone today. Reach out to someone in need today, even if you don't know what to do or what to say. The person in need will appreciate your sincerity, I promise you. Mother Theresa said, "Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless." Barbara De Angelis said, "Acts of love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference. They bless the receiver and they bless you, the giver." Just a simple "thinking of you" can brighten someone's day. I know this to be true. The reward can simply make you smile or bring tears to your eyes. It can even render you speechless, and it can most definitely take your breath away.

I would like to say thank you to my new friend, the woman who sent me the Joseph Norris quote. You have been a comfort in my life during this past year and the "kindness" you have showed me has meant so much at a time when I have needed it most. I will always feel connected to you in this unique and special way we share. Your letter relieved some of the sadness I was feeling at that moment and brightened the end of a difficult first year. Sharing with you has brought something to light that I have always known in my heart but want to share, and that is. . . . . . . . .

I know my mom lives on in me. I feel her when I smile at and say hello to everyone I see. I feel her when I reach out to someone in need. I feel her when I look at my children because I know she looked at my brother and me the same way. I feel her when I accept and appreciate another for who they are. I feel her when I breathe, because if it wasn't for her, I wouldn't be here. I feel her when I sleep, because I know she is there, soothing my tired soul. My mom lives on in me because I am a part of her. Thank you, Mom, for giving me the gift of your "kind" heart. I miss you. I love you."

♡ PLL

OPTIMISM IS KEY

♡ PLL

Animals of Christmas!

Oh gosh, this is amazing !

♡ PLL

Happy Holidays from Paper Letters of Love !!

Click here to see our holiday greeting by Elf Yourself :)

♡ PLL

You ARE fortunate ♡

♡ PLL

Christmas Love!

It is Paper Letter of Love's first holidays, and to celebrate we are sending out little homemade holiday notes to everyone we have already sent a PLL to.. yes... everyone!

The first batch is leaving tomorrow, heading to Western Australia, Queensland, Victoria, Brazil, Germany and the UK!

We hope all travels safely.

Wishing everyone a very happy and safe holiday!

♡ PLL

Dear Recovering Soldier...

Our wonderful team member in North Carolina has sent some Paper Letters of Love to recovering soldiers via the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington DC.

Gifts to Army
US Army website that provides the American public with information on methods by which citizens, organizations, and corporations can donate cash or goods and services to benefit Soldiers and their Families.(http://giftstoarmy.army.mil/)

Holiday Mail for Heroes
From now until December 10th you are invited to send holiday cards to our American service members, their families, and veterans all over the world.

Anyone can send a card and you can send as many as you would like! Please send all cards to:
Holiday Mail for Heroes
PO Box 5456
Capitol Heights, MD
20791-5456

Read more here

Happy Holidays everyone!

♡ PLL

What will be the most special thing to you this Christmas?

Often, it is the smallest, simplest and most personal things that matter the most. 

The act of kindness you don't expect. 

The hug that brings you closer together when you've felt apart. 

A smile that says you are loved and cared for - despite everything.

Christmas is empty when you have nothing. Please, give generously. 

Salvation Army - Christmas Appeal (Click to donate)

♡ PLL