The musicians then powered through an emphatic rendition of “When the Levee Breaks,” with Farrell handling vocals while Corgan joined on guitar. We want to do a proper Chicago song for you together, is that cool?” “We have a very dear friend, Billy Corgan, that we got together. “Eat, Pray, Love” speaks to the inner truth-seeker in all of us.“I love you all, Chicago,” Farrell declared to the crowd. My interpretation: Relationships (and all that’s involved within those dynamics) may shift your sense of balance, but in order to live an overall balanced life, take that leap of faith. Sometimes, to lose balance for love is part of living a balanced life. My interpretation: Heartbreak may knock you down for a bit, but once the broken pieces are mended, there’s still hope of finding that pertinent, meaningful connection once more. Self-compassion is what will enable you to learn and grow and become the best version of yourself. My interpretation: Forgiveness doesn’t come easily for everyone, but the kind of forgiveness that really matters is the forgiveness that resides in your own heart. Richard from Texas: Waiting for him to forgive you is a damn waste of time. Liz Gilbert: I’m waiting for him to forgive me, to release me. However, it doesn’t have to spiral into bouts of depression and negativity - additional love is bound to come your way. It’s okay to love and miss someone who’s no longer a significant part of your life it’s okay to simply feel. My interpretation: I always thought this particular piece of dialogue was incredibly inspirational. Fill you with more love than you ever dreamed of. And you know what the universe would do with that doorway? Rush in. You know, if you could clear out all that space in your mind that you’re using to obsess over this guy and your failed marriage, you’d have a vacuum with a doorway. Send him some light and love every time you think of him, then drop it. Liz Gilbert: I thought I was over him, but I love him. Yet, even if it all falls apart, ruin could bring about beautiful growth opportunities. My interpretation: There could be comfort found in familiar territory, in pain. Ruin is a gift, ruin is the road to transformation. Then I looked around in this place, at the chaos it’s endured, the way it’s been adapted, burned, pillaged … then found a way to build itself back up again, and I was reassured. We all want things to stay the same, David … settle for living in misery, because we’re afraid of change, of things crumbling to ruins. My interpretation: Change can manifest once you actively participate in the process. There is a wonderful old Italian joke about a poor man who goes to church every day, and prays before the statue of a great saint, begging: “Dear saint, please, please, please let me win the lottery.” Finally, the exasperated statue comes to life, looks down at the begging man and says: “My son, please, please, please buy a ticket.” – Liz Gilbert (And yes, Richard from Texas doles out the gems.) Here are some of my favorite quotes from the film (along with my interpretation) that may provide solace for you as well.