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I recently had to tell some of my
email buddies that they had to stop sending me so many “inspirational”
emails, as well as those damn chain emails. Don’t get me wrong,
I love the encouragement, and well-wishes. But, to receive nearly 20 emails
a day, and roughly 100+ in a week, with some sort of scripture, promises
of luck, or friendship chain email, or threat of death, I was becoming
more annoyed than inspired. And, this is in conjunction with the 50+ business
emails, and 20-50+ personal emails I also receive in one day. Oh, and
let us not forget that some of these emails have graphics and other attachments
that increase the size of the email. Do you know what type of havoc this
can cause on your email system? Again, I have appreciation for the love
and encouragement, but I really find it counterproductive to try and go
through so many of these emails, and many of them being duplicate and
even triplicate emails. I have to also add, that some of the more ‘biblical-themed”
ones go against my belief system, or come from sources that I find to
lack creditability. But, that is neither here nor there. The bottom line,
it’s just annoying to get so many.
Then, there are those chain emails that tell you to forward it along of
“x” number of people or else you will have bad luck, or that
you will die, or something stupid. Why the hell do people send those?
Why would you email a friend or loved one a chain letter that promises
“bad luck” if they do not forward these bold-faced lies to
other people they love or care for? Do you really think you will get back
luck? Heck, do you even believe in luck at all? I think these emails annoy
me more than the inspirational ones. At least the emails that tell me
how much God loves me are worth my time to read. I am happy to know that
I am blessed. And, thankfully, I do not believe in luck. I believe that
I make my own situation occur regardless if I send a chain email or not.
And, you know, from a psychological perspective, you are what you believe
you are; and what is, is what you believe exists.
Well, my email buddies took the request very well. I’ve been removed
from mailing lists, and I am very thankful for this. Now I get emails
that are specifically for me and that I can truly appreciate. I still
love my email buddies, but at least now I can appreciate hearing from
them. I no longer dread accessing my inbox, or become fearful that someone
will get the read receipt that I deleted the email without reading it
first. Yes, I do not waste my time reading any of the chain emails. Additionally,
I only read a select few of the inspirational emails. My email system
is free!
So, the next time you get a chain email think before passing it along.
Don’t just send it out of your own fears of what “might”
occur according to what you believe. And, don’t send those inspirational
emails unless you really feel it’s for the person for which you
are sending to. If your goal is to “spread the Word,” be a
blessing or offer thoughts of encouragement, you can be of better service
(and someone is likely to consider the message) if you pick up the phone
to communicate, write a personal letter, or at least make the email personal
to the person. And remember, everyone may not believe or worship the concept
of God in the same manner that you do, and you may be more of a hindrance
than a blessing by sending unwanted emails. And, for goodness sake, just
delete those dang chain emails…why clutter someone’s email
system with garbage?
Until we meet again.
Peace, Blessings & Faith
Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo.
Peace and blessings until we meet again.
Poet Wyne
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