– 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
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!!
– Team Project Be Bold
www.projectnbebold.com
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?
Hi Tambra! So glad to see you visited the site!! Anything that she said that really inspired you? :-) I’d love to hear more!!
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.
Love it Tambra!! Thank you for sharing!!!