“I Can Choose” ~ Elizabeth Gilbert – February 17, 2010

February 16, 2010   Authors, Daily Cup of Boldness   4 Comments

- From Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert, p. 177:

“There is so much about my fate that I cannot control, but other things do fall under my jurisdiction. There are certain

Elizabeth Gilbert - Author, Eat Pray Love

lottery tickets I can buy, thereby increasing my odds of finding contentment. I can decide how I spend my time, whom I interact with, whom I share my body and life and money and energy with. I can select what I eat and read and study. I can choose how I’m going to regard unfortunate circumstances in my life – whether I will see them as curses or opportunities (and on the occasions when I can’t rise to the most optimistic viewpoint, because I’m feeling too damn sorry for myself, I can choose to keep trying to change my outlook). I can choose my words and the tone of voice in which I speak to others. And most of all, I can choose my thoughts.”

Always remember that you have choices! Sometimes we forget…

Make it a bold day!!

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  • http://JoyofLoveandLife.com Tambra Harck

    I had the opportunity to see and hear Liz Gilbert a few weeks ago, during her book tour for her latest book, “Committed”. She is a clearly bold, witty, joyous woman! I am inviting her to be a guest on my radio show, “Joy of Love and Life.” Now, that’s bold of me, yes?

  • admin

    Hi Tambra! So glad to see you visited the site!! Anything that she said that really inspired you? :-) I’d love to hear more!!

  • http://JoyofLoveandLife.com Tambra Harck

    I was inspired by her presence, more than anything specific she said. She read an excerpt from her new book, then took questions from the 500+ audience. Most people related to her from their experience of reading Eat, Pray, Love. I found her to be She gracious and generous. I left the evening with a sense of appreciation – and intention.

  • admin

    Love it Tambra!! Thank you for sharing!!!