Chasing the Elusive Dream
Viewing comments for Chapter 31 "Self Help to a Nervous Breakdown"A southern couple's journey in the 60's,70's & 80'
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Comment from royowen
I couldn't help but have a giggle at this, it reminded me of the kings of Israel who surrounded themselves with diviners, astrologists, soothsayers and Co. I've made a decision to narrow my opinions down to God being my diviner, spiritual physician, and the only source of wisdom, my confusion of self and people diagnosis is now at a manageable level, heh heh, that's my "diagnosis". Just love this Beth. Blessings Roy
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2022
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I couldn't help but have a giggle at this, it reminded me of the kings of Israel who surrounded themselves with diviners, astrologists, soothsayers and Co. I've made a decision to narrow my opinions down to God being my diviner, spiritual physician, and the only source of wisdom, my confusion of self and people diagnosis is now at a manageable level, heh heh, that's my "diagnosis". Just love this Beth. Blessings Roy
Comment Written 18-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2022
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Thank you Roy. I'm glad you like my sense of homor when I'm in the mood to use it.
Beth
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Well done
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I'm sorry I missed this the first time around, but happy I caught it this time. I agree, there is too much information out there and most of it is hog wash. LOL I think front porch sitting and family togetherness is the answer for everything. LOL Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2022
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I'm sorry I missed this the first time around, but happy I caught it this time. I agree, there is too much information out there and most of it is hog wash. LOL I think front porch sitting and family togetherness is the answer for everything. LOL Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 18-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2022
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Thank you Barbara. I think there is a lot of hog wash there as well. It makes the kids believe they've learned something their parents don't know and gives them an excuse to sit in judgement.I hope you found it humorous.
Beth
Comment from JoannaN
If I had had any six available, I would have given it to you. Your text made me laugh at first, and reflect later. We live in the times of getting out of our comfort zones, releasing our inner children, and becoming a tiger.
I think my inner animal is a cat, and now she wants to lie down and fall into sleep :) Have a nice day.
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2022
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If I had had any six available, I would have given it to you. Your text made me laugh at first, and reflect later. We live in the times of getting out of our comfort zones, releasing our inner children, and becoming a tiger.
I think my inner animal is a cat, and now she wants to lie down and fall into sleep :) Have a nice day.
Comment Written 18-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2022
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Thank you Joan. I appreciate the review, the virual six, and the witty comments. I so glad it made you laugh. It is worth reflecting on how all this impacts our lives.
Beth
Comment from Brett Matthew West
Sounds like they all were locked into a culture much more detrimental to their overall good than the things they tried to avoid.
Do you see anything wrong with that picture?
Perhaps, much wrong?
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2022
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Sounds like they all were locked into a culture much more detrimental to their overall good than the things they tried to avoid.
Do you see anything wrong with that picture?
Perhaps, much wrong?
Comment Written 18-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2022
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Thank you Brett. In their quest for perfection they became more frustratied that ever and nearly drobe me bonkers as well. I think people have too much time on their hand to worry about what some book says might take care of their problems.
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
Playing catch-up--another brilliant chapter--spot-on snarky as to the self-help culture--slyly snide references to the buzzwords and the bunk rife in the movement. You nailed it!
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2022
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Playing catch-up--another brilliant chapter--spot-on snarky as to the self-help culture--slyly snide references to the buzzwords and the bunk rife in the movement. You nailed it!
Comment Written 03-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2022
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Thank you Elizabeth, I surpirsed the you can review them but I'm glad and happy you liked this one.
Beth
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Aside from your stories, I haven't been reading for weeks. Way behind on both sites and on sleep.
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I'm behind too. I haven't written anything for a while.
Comment from phaedra
Your title to this post made me want to read it. Thought
your take on the subject was very funny. I also get the "pips" out of a lot of the self help books and there promoter
out in the real world.
Good luck with your kids, found when they had children of
their own they changed their thinking patterns.
Phaedra
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2009
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Your title to this post made me want to read it. Thought
your take on the subject was very funny. I also get the "pips" out of a lot of the self help books and there promoter
out in the real world.
Good luck with your kids, found when they had children of
their own they changed their thinking patterns.
Phaedra
Comment Written 11-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2009
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Thank you, I so glad your read and commented on this. Yes, having kids of their own makes a big difference. Unfortunately only my son has kids of his own.
Beth
Comment from Rain Chapman
I enjoyed this so much, you have managed to find humor in a phenomena that has swept north america, I liked the flow of your story, it just carried me along. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2009
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I enjoyed this so much, you have managed to find humor in a phenomena that has swept north america, I liked the flow of your story, it just carried me along. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 08-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 08-Mar-2009
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Lorraine, Thank your so much for you nice words. I'm glad you enjoyed the story.
Beth
Comment from utopian_dream_x
This was a very entertaining read throughout. I found to be an enjoyable and well written piece of narrative. I looked for spag but couldn't find any!
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2009
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This was a very entertaining read throughout. I found to be an enjoyable and well written piece of narrative. I looked for spag but couldn't find any!
Comment Written 06-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 06-Mar-2009
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Thank you so much for reading and checking it for errors. I am glad you enjoyed it.
Beth
Comment from jlsavell
BehtShelby, this was so very very entertaining. You really might be on to something here. I understand what you mean completely. I too, have children thatare a product of the culture of the day. Quite humorous you are, how do you manage being funny while being dysfunctional? lol well done..jlsavell
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2009
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BehtShelby, this was so very very entertaining. You really might be on to something here. I understand what you mean completely. I too, have children thatare a product of the culture of the day. Quite humorous you are, how do you manage being funny while being dysfunctional? lol well done..jlsavell
Comment Written 04-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2009
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Thanks, I so glad you found it entertaining. I guess dysfunctional people can be funny. I appreciate your comments.
Betg
Comment from Soulester
Hi, Beth,
Your essay is a hoot! I totally identify.
Two nitpicks: Christmas (D)ay
and
ills that beset us (delete comma)fell under...
Your humor is refreshing and your examples speak to all of us. Nice job!
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2009
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Hi, Beth,
Your essay is a hoot! I totally identify.
Two nitpicks: Christmas (D)ay
and
ills that beset us (delete comma)fell under...
Your humor is refreshing and your examples speak to all of us. Nice job!
Comment Written 04-Mar-2009
reply by the author on 04-Mar-2009
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Thank you for the review and for finding a couple of things that need fixing.
Beth
