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A Moment For You™
A semi-monthly offering to keep you sane and give you perspective
October 28, 2005
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Beth's "Brain Food"
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- Beth's "Brain Food"
- Quote This!
- Letters
- Beth's Announcements
- A little something for you
 - The "word"
from Xena
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Street People
Are we so different from them?
I was watching a "bag lady" one day and noticed when people passed her, she pulled her cart closer and wrapped the top layer of rags more tightly around her. Passersby instinctively moved away when the wind changed.
I wanted to reach out to her - to beg her to take off the 20 or so filthy layers and jump in the ocean. The day was warm and surely she didn't need all that cover. "See! It feels so good to be clean! It feels so good to travel light! You're in Hawaii - there are showers on every beach. There are homeless shelters all over the state! You've got choice!"
And I knew she wouldn't hear me.
So I bought her a lunch and silently set it down next to her.
Frustrated, I got back in my car and adjusted the rear view mirror… and I saw a "spiritual bag lady" looking back at me.
How many layers do I have to protect me from you?
How many layers to protect me from me?
How often do I pull my possessions around me to keep you from getting too close to who I am? How many times do I "pull rank" or create walls to intimidate you to keep you away from my true self?
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We all do this. We've learned through trial and error that some people just can't be trusted to take good care of our soul. We know that some only pretend to be friends, and their betrayal is most deeply felt. Those betrayals form dirty layers around our psyche, making us less and less willing to love or be loved.
If we're lucky, we find friends who love us enough to push past the layers; to gently pry our fingers from our possessions; to help us wash off the dirt and stink of fear. These friends see our true and gentle spirit beneath those rags, and in turn, we see through to theirs.
The good news? If you can get through the layers and just tell the truth about your strengths and your weaknesses, you lighten up! You don't need to be perfect: no one likes perfect people anyway - look what we did to Martha Stewart! You just need to be you.
My constant refrain is this: there are enough crazy, mixed up people in the world. We don't need any more. The world needs healthy people. Wash the dirt off your brain; clear the dust and cobwebs from your eyes. Be uncomfortable for a little bit while you confront your human-ness. In that moment you will come face to face with your godliness.
Then get out there and do something useful with your life. We need you healthy!
Good luck,
A hui hou (till we meet again)
Beth
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Quote This!
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"Beyond these doors your service begins.""
From the wall above the Exit door at Calvary by the Sea Lutheran church in Aina Haina, Hawaii
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Letters
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"Beth,
What a powerful presentation you gave at NSA-Arizona's Voices of Experience this morning. Personal examples engaged us, content informed us, and energetic delivery retained us. You are masterful.
Thank you. We are going to have fun this year.
Gwen Henson.
Executive Director, National Speakers Association, Arizona
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Beth's Announcements
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Announcements:
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Beth's available dates continue to be in demand, and organizations are scheduling out further all the time! With scheduled trips to Colorado, California, Hawaii and the Midwest, she might be in a town near you. Contact Beth to see if you can piggy back on those scheduled visits and save some money (However, Beth would be happy to visit your town no matter where you are!). To find out whether Beth is already scheduled in or near you- just call us TollFree: 877-672-5008 or write us today!
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The "word" from Xena
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I am most certainly not a bag lady! I bathe myself every morning. Of course Beth tells me that doesn't mean I am clean, it just means I am covered in doggie spit. Not funny.
I am a "duck lady" though. I have three ducks. Actually, they look more like platypusses. Platypi? Platypeese? I don't care. I play with them all day long and carry them to bed with me. Sometimes I let Lezard play with one, but not for long.
I can count on my ducks to always be there for me. They don't steal my food or make me take baths. And they love me unconditionally. So look - if you don't have any friends, go buy yourself a duck. You can find one in any pet store. You will be happy you did.
Love,
Xena (The real Chihuahua at Beth's house!)
Click here to email me (Xena)! (You don't
think humans are the only ones to get fan mail do you?)
PS - thanks for all the letters and pictures! I knew Beth's readers were smart people. You all
have great looking four-leggeds living with you. That's why your life is going so well.
[Editors note: Attitudes and advice given out by Chihuahuas do not reflect
the opinions of management. However, in the interest of political correctness and recognition
of multi-canine diversity, we will let her speak her mind. We are not responsible if you take
her advice.]
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Helping you handle the crazy times and difficult people in your
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