Eat Pray Love
See the film in theaters August 13.
About Eat Pray Love: Liz Gilbert had everything a modern woman is supposed to dream of having – a husband, a house, a successful career – yet like so many others, she found herself lost, confused, and searching for what she really wanted in life. Newly divorced and at a crossroads, Gilbert steps out of her comfort zone, risking everything to change her life, embarking on a journey around the world that becomes a quest for self-discovery. In her travels, she discovers the true pleasure of nourishment by eating in Italy; the power of prayer in India, and, finally and unexpectedly, the inner peace and balance of true love in Bali. Based upon the bestselling memoir by Elizabeth Gilbert, Eat Pray Love proves that there really is more than one way to let yourself go and see the world.
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Eat Pray Love Your Way Around the Globe with World Market
Traveling speaks to my soul, and writing keeps me grounded. Finding the perfect journal in a small market in India was a mini victory, and the start of the written journey. It spoke to me with its handmade paper and intricately beaded pen, as if to say, “I’m waiting for you – all you need to do is write.”
There were 4 designs, each crafted with care, and I chose one of each, knowing my adventures would warrant many words and lots of paper. These same journals are now available in World Market for an incredible value to be your silent confidant, inspiration, or perhaps a special gift for someone looking for a place to keep their thoughts.
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While in India, I learned that yoga is an entry to another world. Although the cities are filled with vibrant colors and sounds of mopeds zooming along the dusty streets, the ashram provided a place of refuge and reflection through the physical and spiritual outlet of yoga. Learning to let go of negativity and open the window to my heart was a big step to self-discovery.
My favorite yoga bag, which carried a mat and other essentials, is now available through World Market. With an adjustable strap to provide maximum comfort, the sturdy cotton bag is embroidered with the sacred “Om” symbol, to remind you of your inner strength and spirituality.
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I found a strand of prayer beads in an open-air market in India, with 108 individually formed rosewood beads to remind me of my spiritual conversion and discovery of balance in my life.
I touch each round bit of wood with a delicate hand as I remember some reflective moments along the Balinese coast with the wind tousling my hair as I meditate with the sound of the waves crashing against the sand. Amongst the bustle of the vendors yelling, the orange and yellow tablecloths and sweaty crowds of shoppers, I am transported to a place of peace.
Offer yourself a piece of tradition and meditation with a small reminder of your own inner strength – take home a strand of rosewood prayer beads from World Market.
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Winding down after an intense yoga session in the ashram, a night of pleasure in Italy, or a day of reflection in Bali requires a cup of tea to warm your hands and your heart.
Cost Plus World Market offers a special tea made from a blend of succulent blood oranges from Italy, a base of smooth black tea from India, and the warmth of Indonesian cinnamon, combining three life-altering destinations in every sip.
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Experiencing pleasure and uncovering the joy of life in Italy requires a tasting tour of the country. Walking the storied streets of Rome, learning the language of passion, and eating until both stomach and heart were full, I learned to let go and enjoy. I found the best way to rest my weary feet was to relax at one of the many cafés along my trek and enjoy an authentic Italian meal – deliciously thin breadsticks, or grissini as the Italians say, cheese-filled pasta smothered in a mouthwatering tomato sauce with crunchy olive-topped bruschetta on the side. It was love at first bite, every single time.
When I returned from my journey I was thrilled to discover a simple way to recreate my favorite Italian meal at home. Cost Plus World Market’s Italian gourmet gift basket has all the fixings to make a feast that took me right back to la dolce vita.
