Quote

"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good people do nothing."
- Edmund Burke

I believe that this quote is partially right and that in a lot of cases evil occurs when nothing is done to prevent/stop it. A lot of the time things happen before you realize what is even going on. I think that in these cases, once an degree of evil has been reached, it is difficult for these "good people" to take major strides in fighting it head on. I think that it is just difficult to find all the good people amidst the powerful evil, which makes it seem as Edmund Burke describes. Even though there is evil there is always someone willing to fight it but it takes a lot to overcome evil.

Decisions

In todays day and age I think that a multitude of factors effect the decisions we make. First of all I think that the way you were raised and the beliefs that you have are a major weight. Growing up in different ways gives us different perspectives on life. These perspectives supply us with ideas that shape who we are and what we want to become, this person made through decisions we make. For example when choosing the college that I wanted to attend I found guidance through what I wanted to be in life and how my choice would benefit me.
Another major factor I think is the society and the people around you. Not only does society help make decisions for you but it sometimes shows you the results. Countless people have done things in the public eye and you see that and either decide that maybe you should or should not do something because of the way society reacted. I also think that the people around you play a major role because these people provide an outside but close aspect for you to talk it over.
Decisions impact you throughout your life and are as simple as which way to drive or as difficult as what college you want to attend. However large or small they may be it is important to make the right choices for yourself so that you end up who you want to be.

recipe

First begin with 8+ years of war and beat in a population of 29 million slowly. Next add a Handful of Languages and let it sit for half an hour. Once an half hour has passed add 99/100 Muslim for structure. In a separate bowl mix chopped up 5 constitutions with 1/4 cup of water. Combine two bowls for a well mixed soup. Fry up three branches of government and add. Finally grate 1 game of Buzkashi on top for a decorative look.

Prep Time: 45 Minutes
Food: Soup

#16 On the Road

Eat, Pray, Love surprisingly is able to relate to the things we have been talking about in class, specifically the novel The Motorcycle Diaries. Both books tell the stories of people on the road learning about the places that surround them. In both novels the main characters not only learn about other places but also about themselves. I believe that both journeys tell the stories of how these two people changed their lives forever.
Though they are at different times and in different places it is important to note that to find out who you are and what you are capable of you need to take time to explore. This exploration does not have to be across the globe yet can be found through reflection of oneself.
It is also able to connect to class with the recent theme that we wrote about Che and who he wanted to become/impact. I think that in the novel Eat, Pray, Love, the main character Liz is doing just that. After a period during her life of dissatisfaction Gilbert takes this journey to figure out what she wants out of life and who she wants to become because she will no longer be a suburban wife. I feel that a theme like this could easily be written with the ideas of Liz Gilbert’s new prospects in life.
These things combined show the impact that a journey abroad or in neighboring countries can have on an individual and how they are able to relate to one another.


If you want to hear some answers to frequently asked questions about Liz Gilbets travels specifically check out this website. It offers a great insight into the places she visited and how she changed after going to them:

http://www.elizabethgilbert.com/writing.htm

#18 Eat, Pray, Love

As the author states herself Eat, Pray, Love follows one woman’s search for everything across Italy, India and Indonesia. Gilbert chose this simple yet effective title because of the activities she focused on in each country. In Italy she indulged herself in the prime cuisine of Italy gaining 23 pounds during her four months in the country. Next she traveled to India where she stayed in an Ashram and spent hours of her days praying though she found this a challenging task for herself. Finally she made her way to Indonesia where she restored her faith in love, which previously had been destroyed after a brutal divorce. She opened her heart again to a man not worried to be broken again. All these unique countries mold together to form the important change that occurred in author Liz Gilberts life. I do not think that I would title this book anything else due to the impact of each country and the things that she focused on while in each. These were all important factors into the woman Liz Gilbert became after her journey’s.

#13 Choices

Some of the most interesting choices made by Liz Gilbert throughout her journey never seemed to faze me. I was ready to expect the unexpected from this free spirit who early on was known for her unique spirit. After deciding to go on the trip she arrived at many of these places with little information or knowledge of what she would do upon getting there. Most of the time she did have the basics, like where she would stay, but after this nothing was off limits. She came with a list of contacts that she would use when she wanted a familiar face or just someone to show her around. This carefree attitude was very risky yet it provided Liz with a great sense of adventure and unknown.
By leaving the possibilities endless she allowed for choices that were made spur of the moment creating unique opportunities such as traveling to foreign cities, meeting influenctial people, and even trying new foods. I think that any advice I would give would be to keep it up. I found that throughout the novel the most intriguing stories she told where ones of spontaneity keeping the book exciting to the ready and most likely to Liz herself.

#9 Her Style

Liz Gilbert has an engaging style which captivates the reader. Her sarcasm can be found throughout the book, even in the most emotional and serious situations. . She incorporates phrases of the Italian language while translating them providing you with a glimpse of the language that she was in love with. This style is very effective due to the fact that she is very personable and makes you feel like she is talking to you, welcoming you into a year of her life that changed her. Overall I think that it adds to the book and makes it a more charming story. While creating moments of intensity she is quickly one to lighten the mood with sarcastic remarks which leave you laughing out loud. This book really has a style that is unique to the author and is one that kept me interested throughout the book.

If you want to learn more and hear first hand from the author, check out this video below.