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Elizabeth Gilbert, born on July 18, 1969, in Waterbury, Connecticut, is an acclaimed American author. She achieved international fame with her 2006 memoir "Eat, Pray, Love," which chronicles her journey of self-discovery across Italy, India, and Indonesia. The book remained on The New York Times Best Seller list for 187 weeks and was adapted into a successful film starring Julia Roberts. more Elizabeth Gilbert, born on July 18, 1969, in Waterbury, Connecticut, is an acclaimed American author. She achieved international fame with her 2006 memoir "Eat, Pray, Love," which chronicles her journey of self-discovery across Italy, India, and Indonesia. The book remained on The New York Times Best Seller list for 187 weeks and was adapted into a successful film starring Julia Roberts. In 2013, Gilbert published "The Signature of All Things," a well-received historical novel that was shortlisted for the Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction. Additionally, her 2015 book "Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear" offers insights into the creative process and became a bestseller. Gilbert continues to write and speak on creativity and personal growth. less

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"The women whom I love and admire for their strength and grace did not get that way because shit worked out. They got that way because shit went wrong, and they handled it"
Tags: Resilience, Perseverance, Empowerment, Inner strength, Adversity
"It all goes away. Eventually, everything goes away "
Tags: Change, Acceptance, Impermanence, Transience, Ephemeral
"Do not apologize for crying. Without this emotion, we are only robots "
Tags: Mental health, Authenticity, Empathy, Compassion, Humanity
"You have to participate relentlessly in the manifestation of your own blessings "
Tags: Motivation, Personal growth, Inspiration, Self-improvement, Success
"A creative life is an amplified life. It's a bigger life, a happier life, an expanded life, and a hell of a lot more interesting life "
Tags: Personal growth, Inspiration, Self-improvement, Life, Creativity
"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 "
Tags: Personal growth, Self-awareness, Relationships, Self-discovery, True love
"The universe buries strange jewels deep within us all, and then stands back to see if we can find them "
Tags: Personal growth, Self-discovery, Introspection, Exploration, Mystery
"This is a good sign, having a broken heart. It means we have tried for something "
Tags: Resilience, Perseverance, Determination, Love, Courage
"The only thing more unthinkable than leaving was staying; the only thing more impossible than staying was leaving "
Tags: Love, Emotions, Paradox, Conflict, Relationship
"Embrace the glorious mess that you are "
Tags: Personal growth, Positivity, Mental health, Confidence, Authenticity
"We don't realize that, somewhere within us all, there does exist a supreme self who is eternally at peace"
Tags: Self-awareness, Mindfulness, Self-discovery, Spirituality, Inner peace
"You need to learn how to select your thoughts just the same way you select your clothes every day "
Tags: Personal growth, Self-improvement, Mindfulness, Positive thinking, Life choices
"I met an old lady once, almost a hundred years old, and she told me, There are only two questions that human beings have ever fought over, all through history. How much do you love me? And Who's in charge? "
Tags: Philosophy, Wisdom, Love, Relationships, Human nature
"Your emotions are the slaves to your thoughts and you are the slave to your emotions "
Tags: Self-awareness, Emotions, Emotional intelligence, Decision making, Thoughts
"To travel is worth any cost or sacrifice "
Tags: Journey, Adventure, Exploration, Sacrifice, Value
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