– I thought it was a fine, says Elin Øglænd Galta. She was pleasantly surprised to say the least when she read the letter. With a crocheted red heart at the bottom of the letter, it says: “Love is everywhere.” – These were good words and something that makes the day better. Then she adds: – But I don’t know who wrote it. – It takes so little to The person behind is Cathelijne van Hoof in Stavanger. By writing pleasant letters, she encourages strangers. And she burns to please others. – This takes me a few seconds to write, but it can mean a lot to others, she says. Cathelijne van Hoof writes encouraging words and poems on letters. Photo: Simon Elias Bogen / news She opens an envelope. Inside the letter, on a note, it says: “Thank you for being here ❤️”. – If you’re having a bad day and find a card like this, it can really make a difference. It takes so little, says van Hoof. She writes encouraging words and poems on cards and leaves them in various places in Stavanger. It can be in a café, in a book in the library or on top of the copier at school. Here, van Hoof is about to put one of the letters in the postbox for the neighbour. She has no rule for where the letters are made. It can be anywhere. Photo: Simon Elias Bogen / news A warmer society In a digitized world, van Hoof believes people have a need to get handwritten cards. She started small by sending cards with small poems to friends. And that meant she was very much appreciated. – Then I started writing a lot of cards and putting them here and there. I always carry a card in my bag, she says. She recently started an Instagram account where she shares words and experiences. The user on Instagram @kind_little_notes is fairly new, but she gets messages from people who find her letters around town. Photo: Screenshot / INSTAGRAM – I’m always excited about who gets the letter and whether it has helped. – Contribute to a positive corporate image Siri Abrahamsen runs the company Gleding. They work to build a society with joy and belonging for everyone. They do this through courses and teaching at schools, in kindergartens and for parents. Abrahamsen says it’s great that van Hoof set aside time to care for others. – It is dark and a lot of bad things are happening at the moment. I don’t think one should underestimate these small actions, says Abrahamsen. Siri Abrahamsen in Gleding. She says it is important that people can get encouragement on a daily basis. Photo: Aanonsen photo Abrahamsen believes that receiving a little kindness from a stranger will contribute to a more positive self-image. – Showing a friendly gesture like this is something that makes the world less harsh and cold. Little can mean a lot In van Hoof’s home, she, her husband and the three children talk a lot about what they can do to help others have a better day. – I usually say to my children that if they see someone in the shop or at school and smile at them, they may be the only one who has really seen that person that day. – Even a simple smile or a hello can mean a lot to a person, she says. The letter says “To the finder” or “To the finder”. Cathelijne van Hoof is always ready with these letters in her purse. She hopes more people will join in spreading joy. Photo: Simon Elias Bogen / news Want more people involved Now he hopes people see the importance of making others happy. – I hope this spreads and that people join in. It takes so little to create a warmer society. She points out that not much is needed: – Smile, because it can mean a lot. Hi, you! Do you have any thoughts on this matter, or perhaps tips for something else I can make? Please contact! 👇
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