A friend of mine once picked up a typewriter and used it to write poems on postcards. it was such a beautiful way to share something personal.
What you're doing feels very old-school, in the best way.
If you can, try finding a typewriter expert at a flea market. they’re rare, but the hunt itself can be meaningful.
eBay is fine, but the risk is you might end up needing to fix it yourself.
And since this is all about old-school charm, maybe going slow and offline is the whole point.
I practice meditation every night.
One thing my meditation teacher often reminds me is: “You are not your thoughts or your emotions.”
Just like I wouldn’t say I am my hand — my thoughts and feelings may belong to me, but they are not me.
Realizing that can really help ease suffering.
Taking a step back and observing the emotions triggered by our own actions can create just enough space for clarity.
I think your app supports that process beautifully.
I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately too — if I ever lost my phone one day, how would I even prove who I am? Smartphones are brilliant little 200g devices, but they’re also ridiculously easy to lose.
life_link sounds like a lifesaver in that kind of situation.
I haven’t had to use something like this yet (and I hope I never have to), but just knowing it exists gives me the same kind of peace of mind as insurance.
What you're doing feels very old-school, in the best way. If you can, try finding a typewriter expert at a flea market. they’re rare, but the hunt itself can be meaningful.
eBay is fine, but the risk is you might end up needing to fix it yourself. And since this is all about old-school charm, maybe going slow and offline is the whole point.