The Aspen Institute

Jay Chaudhary is a Senior Fellow for Mental Health and Community Wellness at the Sagamore Institute. Previously, Jay served as the director for the Divisio ...

Look at these mailboxes. I walked by them and considered what they represented. People would take the time to write a letter—to consider their words, to connect with someone who mattered, to share something meaningful. And for those receiving, they’d peek through the glass to see if something was there (just perhaps once a day). And, once received, take the time to read, reflect, and absorb. It was deliberate. It required thoughtfulness and patience. It built relationships.