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Reflections by Mail

A tangible way to stay connected

Reflections by Mail is a slower, more intentional way to create connection with yourself and with others.

Each month, you receive a physical mailing designed to help you pause, reflect, and notice what is emerging. Alongside the mailed reflections, you also receive access to a short video where I walk through the prompt, model my own reflection, and offer context for the theme of the month.

This offering uses both tangible and digital mediums to support presence. Something you can hold in your hands, and something you can return to when you need it.

This is not therapy. It is a practice of reflection, rhythm, and connection.

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What makes this different

Reflections by Mail is intentionally simple.

There is no pressure to respond in a certain way. No expectation to share unless you want to. No goal to fix or resolve anything.

Each reflection invites you to slow down, notice what comes up, and decide how you want to engage.

The mailed format matters here. Receiving something physical creates a different kind of pause than opening another app or screen.

How it works:

Each reflection includes:

✔ Thoughtfully written prompts

✔ Physical postcards and letters

✔ A QR code linking to a short monthly video

✔ An invitation to reflect on your own or share with someone else

You can engage quietly, journal privately, send a letter, or simply read and sit with the prompt.

Reflections By Mail

Reflections By Mail

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Past Reflections

A single past reflection delivered by mail.

Each purchase includes one postcard with a written reflection prompt.

This option is ideal for exploring a specific theme or sampling the experience.

$6 per reflection

$6.00
Pen Pal Experience (Six Months)

A six month shared reflection experience for two people.

Each month, both participants receive the same reflection prompts, along with a letter and stamped envelope to encourage exchanging reflections with one another.

Your first mailing is sent four days after purchase. All following mailings are sent on the first of the month.

$49 one-time payment - Non-refundable

$49.00
Monthly Reflections

A monthly reflection delivered by mail.

Each month you will receive two postcards, two printed letters, and a stamped envelope, along with access to a short video reflection via QR code.

One set is for your own reflection. The second is an invitation to share with someone else, if you choose.

Mailings are sent on the 20th of each month via standard mail.

$12 per month - Cancel anytime

$12.00 every month
Mail Club Subscription

Join the Tethered Mail Club and receive a monthly reflection card in your mailbox along with a members-only video on our private page. Each envelope includes a guided prompt with space to write, plus a stamped letter you can send to someone else giving them the same chance to pause and reflect. It’s a simple, grounding ritual: once a month, you pause, notice what’s inside, and, if you choose, share it forward. U.S. shipping is included, and you can pause or cancel anytime.

Each piece is created in collaboration with an artist, and part of your subscription directly supports their work.

First month members use  TETHERED For 25% off for the rest of the year! 

$12.00 every month

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Frequently asked questions

  • No. Reflections by Mail is a reflective and educational offering. It is not therapy and does not replace mental health treatment.

    Individual Therapy is offered by Marcela through Family Houston.

  • No. Sharing is always optional. The invitation to send a letter is there if it feels meaningful to you.

  • Yes. Monthly Reflections can be canceled at any time.

  • Monthly subscriptions can be canceled going forward. The Pen Pal experience is non-refundable due to the nature of the materials and commitment.

    • Monthly Reflections are sent on the 20th of each month.

    • Pen Pal mailings are sent on the first of each month, with the first mailing sent four days after purchase.

  • Mail is sent via standard mail and typically arrives within five to seven days. If your mailing has not arrived by the 27th or 28th of the month, you can reach out through the contact page and I will assist you.

  • Yes. Each reflection includes a QR code that links to a short video where I walk through the prompt and share my own reflections.