I'm an enormous product of my century, I'm a product of my upbringing. I was not aware of the fact that I was entering marriage with the highest set of expectations that humans have ever brought to the institution. It was really good to find that out. It doesn't have to be the alpha and the omega, the beginning and the end, the moon and the stars - it can just be the moon. It's enough that it just can be what it is.
Elizabeth GilbertBut the very fact that this world is so challenging is exactly why you sometimes must reach out of its jurisdiction for help, appealing to a higher authority in order to find your comfort.
Elizabeth GilbertWell, just remember--all your misery will be waiting for you at the door upon your exit, should you care to pick it up again when you leave.
Elizabeth GilbertSmile with face, smile with mind, and good energy will come to you and clean away dirty energy.
Elizabeth Gilbert