Vampire Bites Last a Lifetime

Have Something Good to … Write

Vampire Bites Last a Lifetime

In a previous post, I discussed Have Something to Good to Say. But, as I also alluded to, words disappear from memory quite expediently, while emotions stay.  However, this is not the case when you write a letter (yes…with ink), type an email, send a text, or post on a social networking site.  The words are immortalized like they were bitten in a dark alley by a nefarious vampire intent on dooming the words an eternal life.  And so they are…..but maybe dooming you instead.

But, in a sense, I digress.  I am not scribing this post trying to make you an Internet goody goody.

What I am offering is this - whatever your message, you can evoke a positive sentiment by first starting with a brief nicety and finishing with an appreciative salutation.

My Personal Practice

In most of my emails, I start off with a one sentence paragraph that includes a statement that expectantly allows the reader to have a positive attitude toward me.  As one who truly believes that what we tell ourselves - or is told to us - guides us to that belief, I  basically tell the reader to feel good (without saying those words).  I don’t ask a question that could have a negative response or lead to a potentially undesirable thought process.

Opening Example: Often I write something like: “I trust that you had an amazing weekend.”  “Happy Wednesday!” Or, if I know something good has happened to them or they did anything for me I might write: “I understand you really made an impact this week!” “Your presentation was insightful.  I know you are busy and I appreciate your time.”  But, most often there will not be a specific reason for gratitude, so just begin in a friendly way and then start your message.

Closing Example: And then I finish with something small like: “Much appreciation.”  “Much gratitude.” "Thank you for your time and effort.”

Universal-ish Law

Everybody likes to be appreciated and to be made to feel important.  A few of the right words go a long way - especially if you’re the person who is known to frequently show gratitude and be encouraging - whilst others are not.

Alternative Message: Give me toys now Santa!  I am a kid and you owe me for being semi-good.

Enthusiastically scribbled by, 

Jason Riemens