Today Barnaby and I sat down to go through “The Mail Bag.” Over the years this has become easier and easier as we have fewer and fewer pieces of mail. One of the reasons we have so little mail is that we no longer own a home or rent an apartment, so this cuts down on the bills we receive. But the big change really occurred when I decided that I no longer wanted any junk mail.
I went on a crusade to eliminate unwanted mail. This decision was the result of taking classes at our local spiritual centers which raised our awareness about our mental inbox. I figured if it was important to be conscious of my thoughts, then it was also important to monitor what was coming into our physical mailbox.
Every time we receive a piece of mail that we do not want I set it aside and make a phone call. I have a spreadsheet and log every call. That way if we do not stop receiving mail after 4-6 weeks like they tell me, then I can call back and have a record of when I called and who I spoke to previously. We are on a no mail list and the “Opt Out Department” for credit card applications.
Over time the unwanted mail has dwindled, but just like my thoughts, this takes ongoing attention. I am grateful for the new awareness of my thoughts and the power to choose what goes into my inbox.
What is in your inbox?
