I find it interesting that the two books that I'm reading (actually re-reading) right now were written by two women who you would think at first glance, probably don't have much in common.


The second book that I'm re-reading was written by Elizabeth Gilbert. After reading her book Eat, Pray, Love all I wanted to do was walk away from everything and get closer to God. I wanted to meditate, I wanted to go to more yoga classes, I wanted to rest. I wanted to ... just be.
This book documents Elizabeth's spirtual journey through Italy, India and Indonesia. Her life was in a shambles and she needed to get away and figure some things out. Haven't you ever felt like that? I have.
But what I find so interesting is that I absolutely love both of these books. I learn so much from both of these seemingly different women. There are days when I want to throw on a suit and my pumps and go into my office and kick some ass. Then there are other days when I want to put on a sundress and some sandals and just chill on the chaise. What is even more interesting is that I struggled for a while because I thought I had to choose between one life or the other. For some reason, today I discovered that I don't have to make a choice. I am just as comfortable in a suit as I am a sundress. I can make decisions at a conference room table or I can decide to do nothing on my patio.
I can do both.
If I'm smart I can be the corporate hot shot for the next few years and create a lifestyle that will afford me more opportunities to be the beach bum.
4 comments:
Those both sound like good reads, Chele... Really good reads.
I recognized a few years ago that I need to do what I got to do, but I need to be cognizant about enjoying life and exploring my dreams... Very important...
I've been wanting to read Eat Pray Love and I running over to add it to the wish list. If I don't add it I forget!
I will be picking up both these books Friday. We are headed to Tempe for a college visit with my son. Sounds like good reading on the plane.
On of the many blessings of being a woman—we can be assertive or chill depending on the situation or better yet, our mood.
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