A Letter to a Friend
Hello, My Dear Friend,
I hope this letter finds you well and you have several minutes to read my story. During our recent conversation, you shared some concerns about your son’s inability to manage his routine because of poor knowledge. I was not ready to answer you at that moment, and now, I have pulled myself together and want to believe my experience could help you find a sound solution.
Today, it is hard for most people to ignore COVID-19 and realize that their lives and choices have significantly changed. Lately, I have faced a serious problem with my daughter, Jennifer, who was not ready for the pandemic consequences and adjusting her lifestyle. On the one hand, I understand that her young age, high ambitions, and frustration with imposed social isolation and restrictions can hardly co-exist. She is an active 29-year-old college graduate who has already achieved a successful career as an Engineer in a well-known organization. She needs time and opportunities to demonstrate her skills, knowledge, and achievements. On the other hand, I thought that such attitudes and beliefs should be enough for her to learn what she must do under such unpredictable circumstances. I was stuck on whether to motivate her for something better or let her sort everything on her own.
Thus, it was the beginning of my quest for inspiration and finding appropriate reasons not to make a mistake. I tried to think of life’s best moments and create several captivating associations. Our busy lives, physical activities, biking, and traveling meant a lot to our family. She seems to have forgotten everything, including pleasure, happiness, and satisfaction with a new day coming. My goal was to remind her of all those positive things that affect her future decisions and choices. I was surprised when my action plan started influencing me as well. I knew that it was impossible to neglect our age differences, but I hoped that her youth and my experience could be a beneficial duo. My intention was to inspire my daughter, but instead, I wanted to discover new joys in life. I consider it the most dramatic point of my quest because I was talking not to her but instead to her.
Therefore, I changed my plan and examined what could make her happier. We discussed her past and present priorities and available resources. She observed the outcomes of her lethargic mood, depression, and disappointment. It was her life, and she was the only one responsible for her ups and downs. Now, there is nothing to distract or impede her growth. My decision to use her inborn qualities and characteristics was right and surprisingly beneficial for both of us. Today, we spend a lot of time together, exercising, dancing, and working. All I had to do was to listen and make her speak from the bottom of her heart.
You should try the same way and share your positive experience soon.
Yours truly,
Name
Reflection on the Letter Narration
Creating a narration is a unique opportunity for a person to analyze a situation and introduce it to the reader from a comprehensible perspective. Martin and Jacobus (2019) correctly admit that literature is never passive but engaged actively in human life to give a chance to act, move, and decide. It is not enough to choose a topic and gather words into sentences that gain meaning. It is more important to identify the concepts and goals of writing and never neglect the impact a literary work could have on a person.
In the current narration, attention is paid to two concepts – a theme and the organic narrative. Any literary work should have a theme or the main idea that creates a structural decision and analyzes the space (Martin & Jacobus, 2019). I used a clear theme for this letter – to share my intention to motivate my daughter and help her overcome post-pandemic depression. I chose simple words and vivid examples to demonstrate why a problem occurred, what highs and lows were experienced, what decisions were made, and what outcomes were achieved. I addressed the organic narrative characteristics to strengthen my narration. Martin and Jacobus (2019) say that this type of narration can be prose of any length with coherent material and a sense of unity. My story has a beginning, the development of events, and a climax, which brings the reader to a reasonable conclusion. All words and examples were organic and promoted a better understanding of my contributions to the relationship with the daughter.
My letter aimed to help a friend with her son and call to action to support and talk to the child sincerely and truthfully. I organized my ideas logically and explained the circumstances under which I made certain decisions. First, I communicated my vision about the importance of cooperation between a parent and a child. Most children admire their parents and rely on their help despite their individuality. I did not give orders or forbid something but used such techniques as explanations and memories to persuade the reader and my daughter. Second, I followed several objectives with the help of which I could measure the narrative’s success. My intention was not to teach or prove that someone was wrong or right. I believe that my narrative affected my friend’s compassion and understanding of the child, and my daughter could realize that all I wanted was to support her. Finally, being a human is never easy, and parents should address all issues attentively as potential leaders for their children. This narrative is the best way to show how my friend could change her attitude and attempt to cooperate with her son.
Reflecting on telling the story and the writing process, I would like to admit that it was not very difficult to create a letter. Before sharing my thoughts, I read several examples and learned the concepts from the textbook to grasp the basics. Then, I found several professional letters to see how to organize ideas and be simple and clear with my thoughts. I was motivated by the desire to help a friend and share my experience in supporting the child. Today, many people have to struggle with post-pandemic challenges, including depression, communication problems, or employment. I was lucky to get it through and learn that social isolation is not the reason for despair or panic but an opportunity to re-evaluate this life and discover new aspects of admiration. Such a positive attitude made me tell this particular story and show how the members of one family could have different attitudes toward the same situation.
My quest narrative was a good chance for me to remember how crucial parent-child relationships are today. Sometimes, creating a letter can be a problem for a person. Applying literary concepts facilitates the writing process and supports defining goals and priorities. My work affects my understanding of reality and the necessity to cooperate at different levels. If one letter about how I improved my daughter’s life could help another person change someone’s life, I believe that my success as a leader, a parent, and a writer deserves attention.
Reference
Martin, F. D., & Jacobus, L. A. (2019). Humanities through arts (10th ed.). McGraw-Hill.