Self Help

"Excuse me sir, I know you're just getting back home, but could I talked to for just one moment?"

This is what greeted me as I got out of the car today. To be honest, it was rather startling. I have no idea how she manged to avoid being spotted until I was out of the car. It was a well executed ambush, and I was defenseless. Well, sorta.

Basically, she (She gave me her name, but it wasn't a hello. It was merely a means to an end) wanted to sell me a book that would give me a "guilt free and stress free life"....Hmm. Sounds good, but that's not enough to sell me. Then she threw in the self help book. Oh boy.

Now, I love me good self help book. All the tips and points with the cute little drawings ("hang in there!"). Awesome. Still, I'm always a little sad when I see one. I always wonder if the writer really wanted to help people, or if they just found an easy way to make money. Everyone is looking for a way to make life better, and I understand that. It just hurts me to see so many try and fail when there is such an easy solution. Yes, I said it. There really is a solution! And guess what? It even comes in book form! Yup, the best "self help" book you'll ever find, and it can be yours for the low low price of free. Heck, I'll give you mine. I even have some notes in there that might help you out. It won't make everything perfect immediately, but I can guarantee complete satisfaction in 90 years or less or your money back.

As I write this, I'm feeling a pang of regret. I had a chance to tell her why I don't need a book to make my life better, and I didn't. I can blame it on many things, but it doesn't really matter. I missed a chance, and that is always regrettable, but there is something I can do. I'm praying for this girl (likely older than me). I pray that God puts someone in her life to show her the right way.