While Elizabeth remained at her Indian Temple she decided to take on Silence as a devotional practice. She was a naturally talkative person and loved the idea of "emanating a holy radiance of silence" and becoming known as "That Quiet Girl". The very next morning an office administrator called her up and told her that her job while staying at the temple had been changed. No longer was she going to be scrubbing the floors but the Key Hostess of the spring retreats. In other words she is the only person the participants are allowed to talk to while they are in silence. Ironic. I could just imagine God drooping his shoulders and rolling his eyes in exasperation while sighing, "No, don't try to
change yourself in order to talk to me, I want to talk to
you personally."
Elizabeth quotes a philosopher on saying, "The wise man is always similar to himself." It is a good thing to keep in mind and a great rule to life by. You do not have to be unique or original like all of your teachers have ever claimed. It might help but it certainly is not mandatory as long as you are yourself. If you should say what others want to be said your audience will thank you and smile in your direction before continuing to go about their own business. Should you say what needs to be said your audience will applaud you. Depending on exactly who it is in your audience of course.
To quote the Genie as he buzzed around Aladdin's ear, "Just remember, BEE yourself!"
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