r/letterwriters

I think what i'm after is someone to write to about my life, my theories and my hopes. I love science and am pursuing a phd in neuroscience. I'd love to learn about someone, know what their family and life is like and for them to know me. Whether it be through snail mail, email etc.

I'd love to be able to complain to someone one; encourage someone; be present in there life.

As for me, I love to travel though school doesn't allow much of it. I have two cats and a dog and i love going on hikes with the pup. I have a small pottery setup in my kitchen. I love to make ceramics for those i love. In the summer I garden, swim, and bike. In the winter I ski though i've only just learned.

I am a reader and love to read all sorts of books. I am reading Why Brains Need Friends as well as the third book in Mistborn. My favorite books are those about science or philosophy. I love Emerson and Thoreau and their essays. Sapolsky is my go to biologist. I love the book The Master and His Emissary by Ian McGilchrist.

I also love movies of all varieties. I'm curious about what interests you though. What makes life interesting? How does your curiosity influence your decisions?

Guys, can anyone help me figure out the structure for a letter-writing competition?

I’m having difficulty with the part that is also the main part of my letter: the promise I’m making to Mother Nature. I don’t want it to sound childish, like a kid promising a teacher, “I promise I won’t cheat again.”

My take is more like: I wish I could tell you, “Take some rest, Mother Nature. I’ll take care of everything now.” But we both know it isn’t that simple and I can’t undo everything that has happened to you.

But I also don’t want to just stand by and watch what is happening. I want to take responsibility in whatever way I can. Maybe that means starting by cleaning a river myself, or taking smaller steps, like being more conscious about what I throw away and making sure I don’t contribute to the problem.

I’m struggling with how to structure this part so that the promise feels mature, realistic, and meaningful rather than like a list of things I “promise” to do. Any ideas?