It is no secret now that I love the TED talks. I also happen, along with others all over the world, to love Elizabeth Gilbert, the author of Eat Pray Love. I love her for her insights and musings about human nature, her raw honesty, her sense of humor, and her ability to put her passion for life, shadow side and all, onto the page. Last year I saw Elizabeth Gilbert speak in Hartford Connecticut. The large venue was packed to the brim with people happily standing, packed in at the back. She was and is an inspired public speaker and she received a huge standing ovation. This morning my sister sent me the latest TED video with Elizabeth Gilbert and once again people are leaping to their feet after her talk. Without further ado,

















