long vacation, sunny, have a cup of tea and watch a movie.
When I come back from my trip, I really want to review Food, Prayer and Love starring julia roberts, which is adapted from elizabeth gilbert's autobiographical novel Being a Girl for Life. I liked it very much when I first read the book. It is a masterpiece of healing the soul. I have bought several versions to read and send to my friends. I have watched the film several times since it came out. I like the beautiful scenery, wonderful dialogue, fresh and natural style, and frank and true feelings. Every time I watch it, I feel new.
The heroine Liz is a beautiful woman. She has a career she loves, a handsome and rich husband and good friends. If you watch the beginning of the film, it is not an exaggeration to think that she is a very accomplished woman. Because just when she had everything envied by others, she chose to give up this seemingly beautiful life. Because she didn't want to be trapped in the family, she couldn't get along with her husband, who was completely different from her thoughts. She chose to leave because she longed for freedom and romance. Although doing so hurt her husband, it also made her feel guilty. But she still started the journey of her heart.
She came to Italy to find the joy of life. Good food brings her endless happiness. Although living in an old house, the living conditions are far less comfortable than in the past, she enjoys it. While learning Italian, I made many friends. In Italy, surrounded by beautiful scenery, delicious food, beautiful women and handsome men, Liz reflected on her previous life. Italian friends said that her previous happiness was false. "That was entertainment, not happiness."
"You work too hard and you are exhausted. When you get home, you spend the whole weekend watching TV in your pajamas. Besides, you don't know what happiness is, and you need others to tell you. There is an advertisement saying that you should drink a certain brand of beer and you will be happy. So you thought, yes, I'm going to buy a dozen now. Then I drank it all at once, and woke up the next morning, feeling terrible ... We had' the happiness of doing nothing'. "
"Idle happiness", when I hear this word again, I think it really fits the Italian nature. Seeing the way they enjoy life when they travel, they will never miss the opportunity of happiness at any time and place. Sometimes just feed pigeons in the square, eat an ice cream, drink a cup of espresso in the cafe, have a delicious dinner with music and wine in the restaurant, or just bask in the sun. Italians will always let you take your time. They don't worry, because every minute in life can be turned into enjoyment. I think this is what they call "the pleasure of doing nothing". People's desires, if not so much, happiness will become simple.
Liz went to India to study meditation. From being unable to concentrate at first, falling asleep often, to meditation slowly became her sustenance. From the beginning, I can't let go of my past feelings, and finally I forgive myself. This process is actually very tangled, and it is not as beautiful as she originally imagined. But as long as you persist, miracles will always happen.
She met her favorite love in Bali. Past injuries prevented her from accepting new feelings. But on the trip, she met an old wise man and told her. Find your own balance point and then break it. This seemingly contradictory philosophy is very oriental. But this philosophy taught her to look at the world with her heart and smile with her heart. When she finally reconciled with herself, happiness became so simple and the happiness around her continued.
The journey of our life always seems to be in constant escape and departure. Sometimes we may not know what is waiting in front of us. But every time you are confused, you may be able to remind yourself to try "idle happiness".
then at least at this moment, happiness is so real. Perhaps spiritually, the growth of life needs an opportunity. We may not be lucky, like Liz in the film, to have a trip and have enough economic conditions to support our vagrancy and study. But we can still enjoy simple happiness.
In fine weather, bask in the sun, make a cup of warm tea, read good books, watch movies, chat with friends, get together with family and cook something delicious. Or simply stare blankly and let go of your thoughts. Take a nap in the afternoon sun like a cat. "Idle happiness" is everywhere. Know how to find it, have it and enjoy it. Life is bound to be very different.