“So I stood up and did a handstand on my Guru's roof, to celebrate the notion of liberation. I felt the dusty tiles under my hands. I felt my own strength and balance. I felt the easy night breeze on the palms of my bare feet. This kind of thing -- a spontaneous handstand--isn't something a disembodied cool blue soul can do, but a human being can do it. We have hands; we can stand on them if we want to. That's our privilege. That's the joy of a mortal body. And that's why God needs us. Because God loves to feel things through our hands.”
Quote by Elizabeth Gilbert
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The Complete Elizabeth Gilbert: Eat, Pray, Love; Committed; The Last American Man; Stern Men & Pilgrims is a comprehensive compilation that brings together four distinct books by the author. The collection includes 'Eat, Pray, Love,' a memoir that chronicles Gilbert's transformative journey through Italy, India, and Indonesia; 'Committed,' a narrative about her marriage and the complexities of long-term relationships; 'The Last American Man,' a non-fiction account of the life of Eustace Conway, a modern-day hermit; and 'Stern Men & Pilgrims,' a collection of short stories that explore various human experiences and emotions. more
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