tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25477578.post114461381153076150..comments2023-08-15T07:35:11.962-04:00Comments on ~One Day At a Time~: Book Review - "Eat Pray Love" by Elizabeth GilbertAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04287648836617306321noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25477578.post-68745065372355094012010-08-14T19:19:22.962-04:002010-08-14T19:19:22.962-04:00I just saw the movie Eat, Love, Pray. The "gr...I just saw the movie Eat, Love, Pray. The "groceries" guy brought back so many feelings of a past love. Even though he was in my life for a purpose, I still miss him and know it is for my good that he is not in my life. This movie made me reflect on my life. I want to smile like I'm smiling from my liver. The truth is we are all on a journey along the path that God has chosen for us. We can do nothing without the Holy Spirit guiding us. It reminds me to start taking life "One day at a time and depend on God".AzariahnTXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15996013250333038639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25477578.post-53624477643547820802010-02-28T15:25:00.529-05:002010-02-28T15:25:00.529-05:00Husain said
"PeaceBang" is certainly an...Husain said<br /><br />"PeaceBang" is certainly an unusual name or is it just an alias for commentaries?<br /><br />I am impressed by your analysis of Gilbert's book, particularly about her "addiction to male attention", as perhaps (my assumption) to escape from her fear of loneliness? <br /><br />To be able to go-through the terror of loneliness is one of the necessary basic early steps to complete on the journey of self enlightment.There are many many more difficult and challenging tests one is expected to experience and complete in order to discover the truth of who and what we are.<br />about.<br /><br />Of course there are many strange and funny experiences along the way.<br />But, from my personal experience the humor for the most part is a mysterious conundrum of sorts like bitter-sweet Rumi metaphor or a weird Zen koan that suddenly smacks you on the back of your head just when you thought you won and survived the test.Like oh-shit I'm repeating my karma like a nightmare psychodrama<br />I would enjoy corresponding to you and others further about my ideas.<br />You can reach me at husainchung@gmail.comHusain Chunghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04135284604247801984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25477578.post-16640165440610115422010-02-28T13:39:05.095-05:002010-02-28T13:39:05.095-05:00Husain said...
I've read all of the comments a...Husain said...<br />I've read all of the comments about Gilbert's book. Why isn't there any men's comments? I'm interested in memoirs regarding ones spiritual quest because I've been on one for fifty years and written about my personal experiences,"Discovering God the Therapist". Yes, I am a therapist and I run workshops (psychodrama oriented) to help people unblock the inner barriers preventing them from discovering the Inner Truth and Wisdom of their True Nature. What I would like to hear from you readers is how does Gilbert resonate with your quest and what and how did your truth journey differ or similar to hers? To really change the experiences of fear, anxiety, terror of letting go (surrendering), confronting the horror of the unpredictable unknown (will it be worst than what I had gone through?)-- all and more are the inevitable experiences a true, honest seeker MUST undergo. I suspect many women seekers confuse finding "Mr. Right" as the spiritual answer to their quest. <br /><br />(husainchung@gmail.com)Husain Chunghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04135284604247801984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25477578.post-62810861368171753812008-05-14T15:31:00.000-04:002008-05-14T15:31:00.000-04:00I like this book because I personally identify wit...I like this book because I personally identify with the author in such a profound way. She pretty much tells us she's not perfect. I was in a serious relationship for over a year and we just recently broke up. Reading this book just before we broke up, I realized that like her, I was unhappy in my little cookie-cutter life and that there is so much more to pursue. Being in my early 20s, people always tell me "Oh you're so young...you'll find someone else" etc. etc. I would rather find myself...than someone else. Elizabeth teaches us that strength is inherently within you and resides in your connections with others. That's just wonderful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25477578.post-6556502740476342182007-10-05T19:55:00.000-04:002007-10-05T19:55:00.000-04:00I have actually just been introduced by this book ...I have actually just been introduced by this book from none other than Oprah. I have yet to buy my copy, but I soon will.<BR/><BR/>It sounds so enlightening. <BR/>Thank you for your review of this book, and for your insight!<BR/><BR/>Wishing the best,<BR/>KeriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25477578.post-25534527007592187292007-06-26T11:43:00.000-04:002007-06-26T11:43:00.000-04:00Peacebang's comments really made me think more dee...Peacebang's comments really made me think more deeply about my reading of the book. I definitely see how the end seems to contradict Gilbert's initial intentions and her relationship somehow deflates that individualism we were waiting for. But, Gilbert is so honest throughout and she is so self-reflective, that while the end may seem "predictable," it was what really happened in her life. She recognizes her need to be connected to others, and the universe seems to even push her in that direction (how funny that she's put in charge of welcoming people immediately following her commitment to silence).<BR/><BR/>As for Gilbert dealing with her friend Wayan, I again agree with Peacebang, how uncomfortable to read. But isn't our place abroad equally as awkward? Gilbert is American, and she thought she'd be able to swoop in and save the day but instead, she faced very tangible cultural barriers. I felt that Gilbert was actually able to abandon some of that egocentricm by going against how she wanted to handle things and handling them in, what seemed from the advice she was given, a more Balinese way.<BR/><BR/>Regarding the original blog, I had a similar background coming to this book (former Catholic with an increasing interest in Eastern philsophy thought not much experience with it yet) and found myself so enlivened by Gilbert's questions and struggles.<BR/><BR/>Thanks to all for such thought-provoking comments.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25477578.post-88608138551605230292007-03-27T15:31:00.000-04:002007-03-27T15:31:00.000-04:00I think I had a kind of book hangover with this on...I think I had a kind of book hangover with this one as you described having with the Jodi Picoult book. I loved the first two chapters.. then it began to dawn on me that this was really a story about a woman who was absolutely addicted to male attention and male affirmation going to three different countries to feed her addiction.<BR/><BR/>She was absolutely unable to be alone unless she had a meeting with an attentive man set up. Everywhere she went, she was the object of male adoration and attention (as a cute, blonde American gal, why wouldn't she be?). She even allowed her female guru to be totally eclipsed by the male guru who founded the ashram.<BR/><BR/>By the end chapter, which I thought was terribly written, Gilbert tries to make us think that great sex is a transcendent experience. Of course it CAN be, but as a "happy ending" for a woman who set out trying to free herself from spiritual confusion and toxic relationships... wow, how predictable and disappointing.<BR/><BR/>I was deeply uncomfortable with the way the author humiliated her friend Wayan and positioned herself as the Great White Savior at her friend's expense. It would have had far more integrity had she simply made the gift and not dished Wayan's reception of it in the process, all for her own literary gain.PeaceBanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11431551457505981195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25477578.post-1152843373419511332006-07-13T22:16:00.000-04:002006-07-13T22:16:00.000-04:00Hi Candace,Sorry for the delayed response. I wasnt...Hi Candace,<BR/><BR/>Sorry for the delayed response. I wasnt really sure how responding to comments worked (how lame-o).<BR/><BR/>Unfortunately I cant point to other books I would put on this level. Im going to read David Hawkins next after getting a recommendation and I also read Ian Stephenson which were interesting but not riviting or insipring. <BR/><BR/>The thing I loved about this book was that she was FUNNY but also covered some very deep topics. Usually the deep topic reading is a little dry, so this was delightful in comparison.<BR/><BR/>If I think of anything I will let you know. I really wish I had a list of all the books Ive read so I could refer to it. That, and I just like lists.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04287648836617306321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25477578.post-1151719556006529522006-06-30T22:05:00.000-04:002006-06-30T22:05:00.000-04:00I really loved this book and I am glad that others...I really loved this book and I am glad that others feel the same way. I see that you seem to be an avid reader. Do you have any recommendations of books that are similar (self discover type books) that were equally as interesting and emotionally stimulating.<BR/><BR/>Look forward to hearing from you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25477578.post-1146359105334215852006-04-29T21:05:00.000-04:002006-04-29T21:05:00.000-04:00I love this book too and have only really started ...I love this book too and have only really started reading it. In fact, I am just in the thick of things in her Italy section and I am already lusting after a trip there!<BR/><BR/>I like your blog entries, btw. I mostly blog for myself because I am not me if I'm not writing and/or reading something. :) I'm gonna add you to my list of reads. Keep going! I'm reading!<BR/><BR/>(my real blog is here: http://www.snarkypants.com)<BR/><BR/>Peace!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13441809988487585009noreply@blogger.com