E – ‘Eat Pray Love’ by Elizabeth Gilbert #AtoZChallenge
“You cannot see your reflection in running water, only in still water.” ~Elizabeth Gilbert
‘Liberating’ – this was one of the most profound emotions felt after I read the novel ‘Eat Pray Love’. The timing of the book coincided with my separation and with the reality of being on my own. Author Elizabeth Gilbert’s own story of self-discovery across three countries, this book was a revelation of sorts for me….
…That of several possibilities a newly divorced single woman can experience in her life:
- She steps out of a situation that is toxic and does not serve any purpose
- She is okay to not feel guilty while looking for pleasure (read food) in another country
- She travels to India (like many foreigners do) in pursuit of devotion, in search of a Guru
If you yearn sincerely enough for a Guru, you will find one. The universe will shift, destiny’s molecules will get themselves organized and your path will soon intersect with the path of the master you need.
- She can surrender to her new reality and make peace with it
- It is possible for her to forgive her ex-husband and more importantly, forgive herself
- She must learn to control her mind when everything else around her seems out of control
- She finds herself and then finds love again
The movie based on this book had Julia Roberts playing Elizabeth. She was good as always, but movies hardly ever come close to the magic of reading the books!
Key Highlights:
‘Look for God like a man with his head on fire looks for water.’
‘When the karma of a relationship is done, only love remains. Its safe. Let go.’
‘The hub of calmness- that’s your heart. That’s where God lives within you. So stop looking for answers in the world. Just keep coming back to that centre and you will always find peace.”
This post is part of the #AtoZChallenge 2017 Blogging from AtoZ: http://www.a-to-zchallenge.com/
Have you read the previous ones?
A: A New Earth
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