WAVE

Beth emceed and introduced her book “Anchored in Illusion”…  at non-profit organization WAVE (Women Achieving Their Vision Through Excellence)  It took place at the Dream Center in Tulsa where more than a hundred people attended. The organization helps and supports women who have been challenged with life situations.  It empowers women with local mentors who volunteer their time to support and empower women of all ages and backgrounds.

Wanda Pratt was the featured speaker.  She is the mother of the Thunder Basketball superstar, Kevin Durant

Thank you Tulsa Sunrise Rotary Club!

To Beth Rengel

I have heard HUNDREDS and Hundreds of Speakers at my weekly Rotary meetings, of Course...But I want You to Know this :  NEVER have I heard any of them Speak so effectively, and sincerely, from  the Heart...As YOU did, Today...NEVER !  My Fellow Sunrisers were absolutely BLOWN AWAY this Morning ! .. Beth, You shared your Perspectives...Your Personal Life...You Spoke Straight from your Heart, AND You Bared your Soul !  It was a lovely...and quite remarkable...deviation from what we normally Hear...And, This was your FIRST Speaking Engagement ???  WOW !  You will have MANY More, I'm sure !  When You do, Please Don't lose the beautiful way you delivered your remarks...and your heartfelt message... this Morning.  It was something quite special !   Beth,   Thank You !   Regards, Doug Horton, Sunrise Rotary Club

Anchored in Illusion

Book Release soon!

From the outside appearances, Beth Rengel has it all. But does she?

“Anchored in Illusion” peels back the layers of various facades to reveal a much deeper truth that lies beneath.

Beth Rengel’s “Anchored in Illusion” is one woman’s story of self discovery.  The story follows Rengel as she battles and addresses various setbacks in her life and the illusions of failure, perfection, body image, career, wealth and happiness.

Boxing

Boxing is my escape.

Most of us find something to do to take our minds off all the mind chatter that goes on in our heads on a daily basis.  It does for me.

 My hobby is boxing.  It has been a ritual every Wednesday morning at the local YMCA for 15 years.  I never thought of myself as an athlete.  In high school I was in choir and art.  I didn’t consider cheerleading as a sport like basketball or running.  But I am now!

For many years, I did the ladies group exercise hour session of aerobics or strength training three times a week.  I walked past the boxing class many times and out of the corner of my eye watch the men and women punching bags with amazement.  “I could never do that!”  I told myself.

“That’s a man’s sport! I’m not strong enough to do that!”

I had to walk through my fear!  The instructor was a 6 foot tall woman who was no doubt tougher than steel! She had arms any man would envy.  She had a six pack in abs that I’ve only seen on T-V.  She yelled at the students like a drill sergeant.  If anyone compromised the exercise, she yelled out “You’re cheaters?”  Ain’t no way I’m going into that room!  But one day, I had to challenge myself.  Dare I walk in there with absolutely no knowledge of boxing?

 I did.  She picked me out immediately as the newbie wimp.  She was my partner in sparing and I have to tell you, it was I could do to stand still holding my gloves up while she pounded them.  After class, I had two students whisper to me “Take some ibuprophen when you get home.”

 It took a lot of perseverance and aching muscles.  We jump rope for the first 15 minutes of every class. You have to push yourself…. Believe you can do it.  Even though to this day, I’m the oldest one in the class…. I know how to take it down a notch at times.  But it is one of the highlights of my week.

 I love that class because it’s a physical challenge and I call it my mental recess.  When I strike the punching bag I get into the rhythm of the music and the pounding sound coming from the other students.  It has made me stronger in every way.

Find something that challenges you.  Whatever it is…..  It might be the highlight of your week!