From Eat Pray Love (2006)
I was fortunate enough to have read something other than my law books this summer. Since I particularly enjoy reading non-fiction of the biographical/memoir type, it was easy for me to pick Elizabeth Gilbert’s bestseller, Eat, Pray, Love and get into all the hype surrounding it and even its movie counterpart starring Julia Roberts. I also felt like it could be a fitting summer read. Amazingly, it turned out to be so much more than leisure reading. I could rave about it and go into the more beautiful details but I really don’t know where to begin. Ultimately, the book fueled my desire to travel, reflect and indulge on more life-talks. Now if only I had the luxury of time…
There are a lot of quote-worthy lines and insights from the author, but it’s so much better if you guys just buy the book and find yourself in it. However in the spirit of sharing, I would like to share this short excerpt that I found particularly special (there are A LOT in the book, honestly).
In one chapter, the author, Elizabeth Gilbert is at an ashram in India. She is instructed to go to the roof of the ashram, watch the stars come out, and to come back down again when she can let go of her marriage.
Instructions For Freedom
- Life’s metaphors are God’s instructions.
- You have just climbed up and and above the roof. There is nothing between you and the Infinite. Now, let go.
- The day is ending. It’s time for something that was beautiful to turn into something else that is beautiful. Now, let go.
- Your wish for resolution was a prayer. Your being here is God’s response. Let go, watch the stars come out — on the outside and on the inside.
- With all your heart, ask for grace, and let go.
- With all your heart, forgive him, FORGIVE YOURSELF, and let him go.
- Let your intention be freedom from useless suffering. Then, let go.
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Harry Potter Book 7 Day!
Fret not. This is SPOILER FREE.
Oh yes. This post is going to manifest Harry Potter fandom to the nth level. I just can’t possibly let this magical day go to waste without blogging about this much-anticipated release. I have long been excited about the book – a million times more than the release of the 5th movie. (FYI: I enjoyed the movie incredibly, and thought it was still brilliant.) Besides, after having finished reading the final installment, I just have to have some sort of ‘vent-out.’ Especially since I don’t know anyone who has finished the book at this very hour.
“We now present the seventh and final installment in the epic tale of Harry Potter.” (Written inside the book jacket.)
I was happy to wake up pretty darn early to line up for the 7am release over at Powerbooks, Greenbelt. My sister and I arrived 20 minutes before 7, and were already greeted by 2 long lines. It was so hard for me to contain my excitement around my sister and the people there especially when Powerbooks, Greenbelt was transformed to some kind of Harry Potter haven overnight!
It didn’t take long till my sister and I got our copy. Heck, just before we paid for it, guys from Kids Q interviewed me! Powerbooks even gave out free magazines, donuts and coffee. Everyone’s capitalizing on this global phenomenon, and celebrating the HP fever! I don’t mind! I love it. I’m a massive fan! And no matter how annoying this hype can be to all those could-care-less people, I’d still happily rave about it!!! Weeeee!
That’s me and my sister. Mukhang sobrang bangag! haha. Early morning excitement! You could just imagine the inexplainable rush that took hold of me upon skimming through the first page. No. I did not...
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