I’ve been back on the daily posting track for about 5 weeks now and I wanted to check in… How are you feeling about them? Are they too much? Just right? Would you prefer a weekly essay or are you liking the shorter daily jams?
I’d love to get a pulse on where you are with this. After all, you are why I do this work. Lemme know in the comments along with anything else you think I should know. See this as your chance to give me a quick progress report, if you will (yes, I can take honest feedback with a heart)…
Hey Jonas. Sorry i am a bit late with my response. Very glad to see that you plan to continue the daily, shorter posts. I have really enjoyed them and look forward to receiving them. The weekly summary is very helpful in weeks when i have overlooked one of your daily posts. Thank you so much for doing these for us. Peace to you.
They are really great, keep them! I find them much better than weekly posts (which, however, i miss sometimes) because they seem happen in the moment. They are clearly not look like they were written under a few days and got edited back and forth. They seem to root in the moment, which feels more close to The Spiritual than some long-planned post.
I love the daily emails! I agree with Jason, it's such a refreshment after looking through some stressful emails to see yours pop up. I also love the brevity---quick, short, can read on my walk to the car to start the day. Of course, I love your longer ones mixed in, but the quick notes are awesome and like a "thought starter" for me to get going on a positive thought train. Thank you Jonas!!
I prefer a little more in-depth coverage of a subject, allowing also of variables in a topic. I do like brevity however... not long essays. I also prefer receiving less often, because abundance of time is totally missing in my life... typical of writers who attempt to read and respond to the works of others as well as keep up with their own writing. Thank you for allowing us to state our preferences, Jonas.
Beth! Thank you! You know, you can change your settings from 'daily' to 'weekly'. Just go to the bottom of any email I send and click 'unsubscribe.' Don't worry, it won't unsubscribe you right away! You'll then be able to just unsubscribe from the 'Daily Pastoral' and keep your subscription to the 'Weekly Compendium.' Let me know if you have any issues!
Thanks for the alternative suggestion, Jonas. Actually, it's not that big a deal either way. I was just responding with my 'druthers', as per your request. The greater in-depth aspect for inclusion of possible variables of any subject is of more significance to me.
I like the daily posts but also miss the longer more thoughtful posts. I think your audience will flex with what works for you. I read all of them and even if I’m a few days late in getting to them it seems like we are tracking in spirit. You read my mail as they say in some groups. !!
I'm overwhelmed at the moment, so on the one hand, the Dailies are nice little tidbits, but on the other hand, I'm not yet in the habit of reading them daily, and tend to binge 1-2X per week. I also enjoy the longer pieces when I finally get to them. Keep whatever you decide thought provoking, and I'll be happy.
I look forward to your missives every day, Jonas. Absolutely love almost all of what you have to share and I hope you keep this up! For sure, it gets me thinking!
Since you asked, I decided to comment on your #32 that caused me some concern. It's the one where you make the statement, "You have my permission to outrightly ignore this person." Perhaps ignoring people or problems is not healthy. Often, we are challenged to lean into shit that sucks, because we may be called to absorb that "suck" for someone else. What if we may be witnessing some person's cry for help?
Hey Jonas. Sorry i am a bit late with my response. Very glad to see that you plan to continue the daily, shorter posts. I have really enjoyed them and look forward to receiving them. The weekly summary is very helpful in weeks when i have overlooked one of your daily posts. Thank you so much for doing these for us. Peace to you.
I find in the daily contact a way to focus on a thought, a lesson, a conversation… most inspiring!
Thanks for the good word, Henri!
Jonas, love the daily mails and I find you so refreshing & I sense your honesty. Brilliant work!
They are really great, keep them! I find them much better than weekly posts (which, however, i miss sometimes) because they seem happen in the moment. They are clearly not look like they were written under a few days and got edited back and forth. They seem to root in the moment, which feels more close to The Spiritual than some long-planned post.
I love the daily pastorals. Good, thought-provoking, and short enough to read quickly.
Alrighty then - many thanks, Deborah!
Yep, I like 'em. I don't get to read everyone, but when I do read they are edifying.
Oh, gosh... The nice thing about daily emails is if you miss one or four, you know another one is coming the next day:) Thanks, friend!!!
I like the daily sermons - just the right amount of content to contemplate on. Although I would appreciate a deep dive topic from time to time. :)
Yep - makes perfect sense. Thanks, Deb!!
The consensus seems to be in, but I'll add my vote: The daily emails are lovely.
Yes, the consensus does seem to be in, friend:) Loud and clear! Thanks for the good word, Zenon!!
I love the daily emails! I agree with Jason, it's such a refreshment after looking through some stressful emails to see yours pop up. I also love the brevity---quick, short, can read on my walk to the car to start the day. Of course, I love your longer ones mixed in, but the quick notes are awesome and like a "thought starter" for me to get going on a positive thought train. Thank you Jonas!!
Kari - thank you!!!!!
I prefer a little more in-depth coverage of a subject, allowing also of variables in a topic. I do like brevity however... not long essays. I also prefer receiving less often, because abundance of time is totally missing in my life... typical of writers who attempt to read and respond to the works of others as well as keep up with their own writing. Thank you for allowing us to state our preferences, Jonas.
Beth! Thank you! You know, you can change your settings from 'daily' to 'weekly'. Just go to the bottom of any email I send and click 'unsubscribe.' Don't worry, it won't unsubscribe you right away! You'll then be able to just unsubscribe from the 'Daily Pastoral' and keep your subscription to the 'Weekly Compendium.' Let me know if you have any issues!
Thanks for the alternative suggestion, Jonas. Actually, it's not that big a deal either way. I was just responding with my 'druthers', as per your request. The greater in-depth aspect for inclusion of possible variables of any subject is of more significance to me.
I prefer the daily shorter ones.
Alrighty then. Thanks, John!!
I have thoroughly enjoyed the shorter, daily emails.
Great to hear, Linda!!
I prefer your daily sermons—I think you’ve been hitting it out of the ballpark these last five weeks—keep it up!!
Gaaaaaah - thanks, Theresa!!
I like the daily posts but also miss the longer more thoughtful posts. I think your audience will flex with what works for you. I read all of them and even if I’m a few days late in getting to them it seems like we are tracking in spirit. You read my mail as they say in some groups. !!
Yeah, maybe I'll try to work in a longer post every now and again. I've been thinking about that. Thanks, Kelly!
I like the short daily emails, thanks so much for sharing your insights.
Awesome, Deb. Thanks!
I like the daily emails. Just right on amount of content. Something to sit and chew on.
Thanks!
Word is born, Dan - thank you!
I very much like these. Sometimes when I'm working my thoughts get running a track, and your posts often have a way of breaking me free of that.
Gaaaaah, so nice to hear, Robin! Thank you!
I'm overwhelmed at the moment, so on the one hand, the Dailies are nice little tidbits, but on the other hand, I'm not yet in the habit of reading them daily, and tend to binge 1-2X per week. I also enjoy the longer pieces when I finally get to them. Keep whatever you decide thought provoking, and I'll be happy.
Hey, I do this every day. If you miss any, the nice thing is, I'll email you again the next day;) Thanks, Marty!
I am not liking the daily emails, they seem too much like an order or command instead of an insight. I much prefer the longer essays.
Sorry to hear that, Keenan. But thanks for the word!
Enjoying your emails! Very inspiring and positive! Thanks
Whoooop!
I look forward to your missives every day, Jonas. Absolutely love almost all of what you have to share and I hope you keep this up! For sure, it gets me thinking!
Since you asked, I decided to comment on your #32 that caused me some concern. It's the one where you make the statement, "You have my permission to outrightly ignore this person." Perhaps ignoring people or problems is not healthy. Often, we are challenged to lean into shit that sucks, because we may be called to absorb that "suck" for someone else. What if we may be witnessing some person's cry for help?
Thanks David! Point well taken!
I like the daily emails. I find them nice and refreshing compared to all the other things I get in my email each day.
Great to hear, Jason - thank you!