Eat Pray Love
What a wonderful film.....and what an amazing story....even more so as it's real!!
I haven't read the book yet, but saw the film last night, and I loved it. I'll defy anyone who isn't able to identify with Liz (the main character), at some point in the film....as we all go through periods of wonder who we are, what are we doing, and who are we doing it for?
It's easy to understand just where Liz is coming from in the beginning. The need to do some soul searching...and the amazing pilgramage of finding herself, through the things she likes and wants to do.
What a fabulous journey......it started through Italy where she fed her senses, and enjoyed pleasure just for the sake of doing so. Then to India to find Spirituality/God, only to find that it dwells within us all, we just have to stop, be still and listen. Finally to Bali, where she finds love, or rather where love found her.
Each part of the film was like a film in it's own right, a different location, characters and lessons. In each part you are with Liz all the way, feeling her emotions, frustrations and teachings. She meets some amazing characters, all with lessons for her....'Richard from Texas', was probably the most profound one, for me. The person he seemed to be, was a stark contrast to whom he really was. There was so much depth and understanding in him, and he recognised her frustrations instantly.
Throughout the journey there are some of the most amazing quotes, that come from all the characters, at various points. Here are some that particularly resonated with me -
"In the end, I've come to believe in something I call "The Physics of the Quest." A force in nature governed by laws as real as the laws of gravity. The rule of Quest Physics goes something like this: If you're brave enough to leave behind everything familiar and comforting, which can be anything from your house to bitter, old resentments, and set out on a truth-seeking journey, either externally or internally, and if you are truly willing to regard everything that happens to you on that journey as a clue and if you accept everyone you meet along the way as a teacher and if you are prepared, most of all, to face and forgive some very difficult realities about yourself, then the truth will not be withheld from you."
“People think a soul mate is your perfect fit, and that’s what everyone wants. But a true soul mate is a mirror, the person who shows you everything that is holding you back, the person who brings you to your own attention so you can change your life. “
“You need to learn how to select your thoughts just the same way you select your clothes every day. This is a power you can cultivate. If you want to control things in your life so bad, work on the mind. That’s the only thing you should be trying to control.”
I found myself time and time again, whilst watching the film, reconising similar patterns of behaviour, seeing frustrations I deal with myself, and following the lessons as she deals with them - much the same as the some of the lessons I'm dealing with now, myself.
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| Elizabeth Gilbert (left), Julia Roberts (right) |
It is the most amazing film about 'self discovery', I have seen to date. So if you haven't seen it, I urge you to do so, you'll not be disappointed. X
Moon - Waxing Crescent 12%
Yoga - Tadasana, Parsvottanasana, Virabhadrasana Eka, Dvi & Tri, Charioteer, Trikonasana,
Prasarita Padottanasana, Marjaryasana/Bitilasana, Hanumanasana, Adho Mukha Svanasana - Urdhva Murkha Svanasana, Setu Bandhasana, Gomukhasana, Baddhakonasana, Spiral Yoga Mudra, Pranayama, & Mantra.
Card Message - Prince of Cups (princes' - action, impulse to serve & journeys) & (cups - water, feeling/emotion & heart)
Someone following their heart must try to avoid the pitfalls of illusion and glamour. A conflict between the heart and a need to take action. Inviting others to a social or artistic event. Offering your help to others. An impending journey over water.
25th January - Old Disting/Burns' Night/St Paul's Day
Important in old runic calendars, Disting is the feast of Disir, the Norse guardian goddess. On this day a major festival of the gods was held at the temple in Uppsala, Sweden. Burns' Night celebrates Robert Burns, the Scots poet. Burns' Night revels are a modern continuation of Disting.
The day is also a weather marker:
If St Paul's Day be fair and clear,
It do betide a happy year.
But if it chance to snow or rain,
Then will be dear all kinds of grain.
If clouds or mist do dark the sky,
Great store of birds and beasts will die.
And if the winds do fly aloft;
Then wars shall vex the kingdom oft.
Gratitude - Forgiveness
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