Stamps Are a Reminder of Resilience –Enjoy Them Today
November 5th, 2024
Dear friend and fellow collector,
I don’t know about you, but I’ve decided it’s about time to stop and take a breath, start finding more joy, treating myself better… You know what that means for me… my stamps.
Since I last wrote, I’ve found myself sliding into the habit of reading and listening to too much election news, political polls, and tales of woe coming from both sides of the political beat. And frankly, I’ve had enough. As a human being, citizen, and voter, I’m doing what’s right: treating my fellow human beings well, being a good citizen, and exercising my privilege of voting. Those things I can control. The rest I can’t.
As a reward for doing the right things, I’ve decided I deserve to feel more upbeat and peaceful, to focus on something besides the anxiety of politics. You and I can both feel more cheerful, upbeat, like we did before the election swung into full gear with its 24/7 chatter. We deserve this. Come on, you know we do! 😃
2002 Heroes of 2001
Semipostal
You may be asking how we’ll manage to pull this off, you and I. I know we can do it by spending more quality time relaxing with our stamps. Savoring their history, their beautiful art and clever designs, what they symbolize. And honestly, just this minute, I had a revelation. I was looking at the presidents honored on my stamps, the wars commemorated, the acts of heroism and the acts of Congress, the taking care of people when the chips are down. I realized stamps are a way to appreciate something even greater than the individual persons or events on them. Stamps are a panorama reminding us that through the ups and downs of those presidencies, wars, and other huge events of our 250-year history, our country has survived. Wow, I never thought of stamps in quite that way before.
I’m suggesting you get your stamps out today and consider that. I think you’ll feel better – more relaxed, more cheerful, and best of all, more hopeful. I know I do!
Happy collecting!
Don Sundman
Mystic Stamp Company
P.S. Our stamps are a whole other world where we can go to forget our cares for a while… where we can find peace and relaxation. More than that, they’re a reminder of America’s greatness and ability to survive. Even presidential elections!
Great message! Thanks.
I couldn’t have said it better. Thanks for the reminder.
Thank you Don for the reminder.
Such an inspiring message.
Yes, get your mind of political junk and ‘run away’ to your collection!
Awesome. Refreshing perspective. Thank Don…
I’ve been a collector since 1963. Stamps are relaxing, educational and inspiring. I couldn’t have said it better Don. Thankyou.
There isn’t a day that goes by that I am doing something with my stamps
That message has a lot of inspiration & thoughtfulness with a deep appreciation for the world & people around you! Thankx for sharing this! I hope its ok i add to it in a kinda way. Along with everything you said…i found that sending time on smething you seriously get into & concentrate on blocking out everything else. Another benefit of that, well for me, it s 1 of the best way to control Serious Pain! I live with a condition thats very painful everyday. If anyone is dealing with pain, ur mind is vvery powerful! Focus on thing very hard, dive in and block out everything. Wishing the Mystic Stamp Family, Friends, Fans & Customers a very safe Holiday Season & a Bright New Year!! ☆
Amen Brother
I appreciate your little pep talks, Don. If only everyone could read them and feel the same as we feel. What a wonderful world this would be.
Well said. The Post Script sums it up perfectly. Publish this email again periodically.
Whenever I know about a person or event in American history that my wife does not know, she asks, “How do you know that?”
My response: “It’s on a stamp!”
Stamps are the ultimate artistic science!
Thank you Don for the very patriotic and inspirational words connecting our wonderful country to our wonderful hobby of collecting stamps! A perfect hobby for these chaotic times! My vote is in, my TV is off, my relaxing music is on, and my stamp albums are now opened! Thanks again!
Well said! Thank you Don!
Thanks for taking the time.
The best part of stamps is the time…..minutes quickly turn into hours…..
and the past can turn into today.
Thank you. Your message resonated with me.
What a grate inspirational message, thank you I needed that
An inspiring thought, thanks Don. I like to read about former president Franklin D. Roosevelt who also would second what Don says. And he had a lot on his shoulders to bear, a terrible war, and his wheelchair just a few, but he loved his stamp collection and I’m certain the joy of collecting calmed his stressful hours. We may have some stressful times ahead for sure. I’m going to be spending A LOT of time with my stamps, Montana cancellation collection, and post cards!