The Medium is the Message

My little sister and I have been getting closer as she grows older and wants to talk more about boys and school and clothes and teenage drama. It's been really fun to talk to her on the phone or send her a text to wish her a lovely day. Now she's got a facebook so there's yet another way to stay in touch. So in a sense, the media has given us opportunities to stay connected, which is positive.
Last week we had a great talk about approval from others and where to base self worth. I felt like I wanted to express more to her how I feel and what I've learned on this subject. I considered the various forms of media I could use to get this message across. I could call and tell her, I could write her a message on facebook, I could send her an email, I could send her a text, etc. I finally decided to write a good old fashioned letter. I think that may mean more because it seems people don't send actual letters that often anymore. Of course, it won't get there instantaneously, so that's a drawback. But maybe it's not so bad to wait a few days for something. I just think it's interesting how many ways we can communicate through media and the different pros and cons for each.