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Time of India
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When 'Eat, Pray, Love' author Elizabeth Gilbert drew the line between being 'childlike' and 'childish'. Why it could change your life?
It's not every day that a bestselling author reframes something as fundamental as your relationship with wonder. But in a quietly powerful moment on The Marie Forleo Podcast back in 2015, Elizabeth Gilbert—yes, the Elizabeth Gilbert of Eat, Pray, Love fame—did just that. She wasn't selling a book, planning another world trip, or decoding spirituality this time. Instead, she was decoding you. Or more precisely, the part of you that still believes in magic—but often gets confused about how to use it in the real world. Childlike Wonder vs. Childish Whining 'You have to be childlike in the pursuit of your life, but you cannot be childish,' Gilbert said, with the kind of clarity that stays with you. Her voice didn't preach, but it pressed gently—like someone holding up a mirror and asking you to really look. Being childlike , she explained, is about wide-eyed wonder. It's a return to awe, curiosity, and the ability to greet each moment as if it's the first of its kind. In contrast, being childish is what happens when entitlement kicks in: 'I didn't get what I wanted, so I quit.' It's a tantrum dressed up as adult disappointment. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0.00% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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'I believe you can be childlike and mature at the same time,' she said, inviting us all to carry a backpack filled with both wonder and wisdom . The Grown-Up Path to Magic Gilbert's reminder couldn't be timelier. In an age of productivity hacks and personal branding, we often forget the original joy of learning, trying, failing, and laughing through it all. Life, after all, isn't a performance—it's a practice. And maturity, Gilbert suggests, doesn't have to mean losing your sense of wonder. It means anchoring it in responsibility. You Might Also Like: Sapiens author Yuval Noah Harari warns about the rise of autonomous intelligence: 'AI is not a tool, it is an agent' 'You can embody both childlike wonder and mature responsibility simultaneously,' she said. That line alone is worth framing on a wall—or better yet, carrying in your heart. So often, the narrative of adulthood is synonymous with loss—loss of spontaneity, loss of playfulness, loss of belief in the unseen. But Gilbert argues for a reunion. That your ability to marvel is not childish. In fact, it's one of the most profound tools for resilience, reinvention, and even healing. A Life That Still Believes in Magic Let's not forget who's speaking here. Elizabeth Gilbert isn't merely a memoirist. Her life and work—spanning from fiction and essays to the deeply personal Big Magic —have consistently nudged readers toward self-discovery without shame or fluff. She's traveled the world, challenged societal norms, and stood vulnerable in front of millions of readers. Her words don't just sound good—they come from a life tested by grief, growth, and global adoration. When she talks about 'being ready to be amazed,' it's not just romantic rhetoric. It's a daily discipline. A conscious uncynical stance in a complicated world. You Might Also Like: 'Rich Dad Poor Dad' author Robert Kiyosaki compares mass layoffs by Trump and Musk to a 1974 horror classic: Why, and where to watch it So, What Now? Gilbert's insight begs a question worth asking yourself every morning: Am I approaching this day with childlike wonder or childish resistance? Are you letting awe lead you through your creative blocks , your life transitions, your hardest conversations? Or are you throwing tantrums about what you didn't get, whom the world didn't give you, and why things aren't fair? In an age when personal growth often sounds like a self-help algorithm, Elizabeth Gilbert gives us something beautifully analog: a human reminder that we don't have to choose between growing up and staying enchanted. We can do both. And maybe, just maybe, that's where the real magic begins.
Economic Times
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
When 'Eat, Pray, Love' author Elizabeth Gilbert drew the line between being 'childlike' and 'childish'. Why it could change your life?
Elizabeth Gilbert's conversation with Marie Forleo in an old podcast spotlighted the powerful distinction between childlike wonder and childish entitlement. According to Gilbert, being childlike fuels creativity and resilience, while being childish breeds frustration and blame. It's not every day that a bestselling author reframes something as fundamental as your relationship with wonder. But in a quietly powerful moment on The Marie Forleo Podcast back in 2015, Elizabeth Gilbert—yes, the Elizabeth Gilbert of Eat, Pray, Love fame—did just that. She wasn't selling a book, planning another world trip, or decoding spirituality this time. Instead, she was decoding you. Or more precisely, the part of you that still believes in magic—but often gets confused about how to use it in the real world. 'You have to be childlike in the pursuit of your life, but you cannot be childish,' Gilbert said, with the kind of clarity that stays with you. Her voice didn't preach, but it pressed gently—like someone holding up a mirror and asking you to really look. Being childlike , she explained, is about wide-eyed wonder. It's a return to awe, curiosity, and the ability to greet each moment as if it's the first of its kind. In contrast, being childish is what happens when entitlement kicks in: 'I didn't get what I wanted, so I quit.' It's a tantrum dressed up as adult disappointment. At a time when burnout is chronic and cynicism trendy, Gilbert's insight is a gentle rebellion. 'I believe you can be childlike and mature at the same time,' she said, inviting us all to carry a backpack filled with both wonder and wisdom. Gilbert's reminder couldn't be timelier. In an age of productivity hacks and personal branding, we often forget the original joy of learning, trying, failing, and laughing through it all. Life, after all, isn't a performance—it's a practice. And maturity, Gilbert suggests, doesn't have to mean losing your sense of wonder. It means anchoring it in responsibility. 'You can embody both childlike wonder and mature responsibility simultaneously,' she said. That line alone is worth framing on a wall—or better yet, carrying in your heart. So often, the narrative of adulthood is synonymous with loss—loss of spontaneity, loss of playfulness, loss of belief in the unseen. But Gilbert argues for a reunion. That your ability to marvel is not childish. In fact, it's one of the most profound tools for resilience, reinvention, and even healing. Let's not forget who's speaking here. Elizabeth Gilbert isn't merely a memoirist. Her life and work—spanning from fiction and essays to the deeply personal Big Magic —have consistently nudged readers toward self-discovery without shame or fluff. She's traveled the world, challenged societal norms, and stood vulnerable in front of millions of readers. Her words don't just sound good—they come from a life tested by grief, growth, and global adoration. When she talks about 'being ready to be amazed,' it's not just romantic rhetoric. It's a daily discipline. A conscious uncynical stance in a complicated world. Gilbert's insight begs a question worth asking yourself every morning: Am I approaching this day with childlike wonder or childish resistance? Are you letting awe lead you through your creative blocks, your life transitions, your hardest conversations? Or are you throwing tantrums about what you didn't get, whom the world didn't give you, and why things aren't fair? In an age when personal growth often sounds like a self-help algorithm, Elizabeth Gilbert gives us something beautifully analog: a human reminder that we don't have to choose between growing up and staying enchanted. We can do both. And maybe, just maybe, that's where the real magic begins.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
No personnel relocation decisions yet for Fort Eustis' Army training headquarters move
The Army's chief of staff testified to a House subcommittee earlier this month that the Army Training and Doctrine Command headquarters at Fort Eustis is set to relocate to Austin, Texas. What that means for the thousands of men and women stationed at Fort Eustis has yet to be determined, Army officials said this week. But it's raised questions for congressional leaders representing Hampton Roads, who say they will be closely scrutinizing the plans. No decisions have been made yet on relocating people stationed at Fort Eustis or any potential changes in its day-to-day operations, according to TRADOC spokesperson Col. Jeff Pray. 'We don't know,' Pray said. 'Obviously, there's going to be an impact to our command holistically, but that's for the planners and decision makers up at Army level to make.' Pray added until further notice, Fort Eustis and the surrounding community will not be seeing any major shifts. During testimony before the U.S. House Appropriations Committee's Defense Subcommittee this month, Gen. Randy George said TRADOC, which has been headquartered at Fort Eustis since 2011 and was previously stationed at Fort Monroe, was set to relocate to Texas to combine with the Army Futures Command to create a new Army Transformation and Training Command. The move is part of a broader initiative by the Defense Department to streamline the military and create a more lethal deterrent against China, according to a memorandum from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to Pentagon leadership. The memo describes the merger as an initiative to 'downsize, consolidate, or close redundant headquarters.' Both TRADOC and the Futures Command are four-star commands. Hegseth, in a separate memo to Pentagon leadership earlier this month, ordered a minimum 20% cut in four-star positions. Under the reorganization, the four-star command will remain with the Futures Command in Austin, meaning TRADOC will report to command in Texas. Congressional leadership from Virginia and Hampton Roads say they are keeping an eye on the TRADOC reorganization plans. Sen. Tim Kaine, a Democrat, said in an emailed statement Army leadership has assured him Fort Eustis would see no significant personnel changes. Sen. Mark Warner added in a statement he has questions about how the plan will be executed. 'TRADOC is an asset to Virginia,' Warner, a Democrat, said in the statement. 'On the recently proposed merger, we have yet to see from the Army any hard data and specifics related to what this means for continued footprint and personnel numbers at Fort Eustis.' Rep. Rob Wittman, a Republican who represents areas surrounding Fort Eustis including York County and Williamsburg, said in a statement that 'rigorous congressional oversight is critical' as the proposed merger goes forward and he'd oppose any plans that negatively impact TRADOC or Fort Eustis. Wittman said he has met with Army leadership, including George, to discuss operational impacts and potential legislative action. He said based on those discussions, TRADOC's presence will be preserved in Virginia but the impacts to positions and living quarters are unknown. Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia Beach, who does not represent the Peninsula but is a Navy veteran, also called for congressional oversight of the reorganization plan. 'We owe it to our service members, civilians and communities to ensure decisions are grounded in strategic necessity, not convenience, and that the full operational and personnel impacts are clearly understood before moving forward,' Kiggans said in a statement. Rep. Bobby Scott, a Democrat who represents Newport News where Fort Eustis is located, could not be reached for comment. Devlin Epding, 757-510-4037,
Business Insider
15-05-2025
- Business Insider
A former flight attendant found unexpected peace in Bangkok. She left the Midwest to move there alone.
What began as a short trip to Bangkok ended with Antoinette Yvonne moving there alone in 2023. She is now living in a $660-a-month apartment with views of the Thai capital's skyline. She said that while things may cost less in Bangkok than in the US, people shouldn't assume everything is cheap. When Antoinette Yvonne arrived in Bangkok in 2023, it was supposed to be just a two-week trip. It was her second visit to Thailand 's capital city, but this time, something clicked. Those two weeks stretched into three months, and by the end of that extended stay, the full-time YouTuber and boutique travel agency owner knew she'd found her new home. "The skyline literally is what sold me on Bangkok. I knew that I wanted to live in the city, where it's just so beautiful. And the cost of living here, I mean, it didn't hurt. So I was like, 'OK, let me do it,'" Yvonne, 37, told Business Insider. She returned to the US for the summer and got ready to make the big move. By November 2023, she was back in Bangkok — for good. The allure of living abroad Yvonne is no stranger to living abroad. Originally from Indiana, she moved to Spain in 2013 and lived there for about three years. Part of the reason she made that move was because she was burned out and looking for an escape from her corporate investment banking job. "I saw the movie 'Eat, Pray, Love,' and I was like, 'OK, I want to be Julia Roberts and go abroad.' Six months after watching that movie, I was living in Barcelona," Yvonne said. That experience of living abroad gave her a taste for adventure. She became a Delta Air Lines flight attendant for three years. When the pandemic hit, she left her job and spent two years exploring the US and Mexico while living in a van she had converted. Her parents weren't shocked when she told them she was planning to move abroad again. "I always followed through with crazy ideas," she said. But it did surprise her parents, who still live in Indiana, when she told them where she was going. "When I mentioned Bangkok to them, they were like, 'What? Bangkok?' A lot of people are shocked to hear that," she said. Bangkok has long been a hot spot for expats. Data from the Bureau of Registration Administration of Thailand indicates that there were 102,189 foreigners living in the city as of the end of 2024. Compared to many Western cities, Bangkok offers a relatively low cost of living. With two well-connected international airports, it is also a hub for travel around Asia. Several Americans who moved to the Thai capital previously told BI that they were drawn to the city's vibrant lifestyle, good food options, and relative affordability. In July last year, Thailand also introduced the Destination Thailand Visa, or DTV, in an effort to attract remote workers and digital nomads. Building a life in Bangkok Apartment-hunting was a breeze since Yvonne already knew what she was looking for: Unobstructed views of the city skyline, a balcony, and a convenient location. "I wanted to be near a 7-11, within a 5-minute walking distance. I knew I wanted to be near a regular grocery store, and as far as the unit itself, I needed a washer and dryer," she said. Thanks to a real estate agent she connected with through a Facebook group, Yvonne found her one-bedroom apartment within a week of her move. Rent is 22,000 Thai baht, or about $660, each month. She finds it hard to pick a favorite spot in her apartment. "I love being in my bedroom because it has floor-to-ceiling windows, and the view is absolutely amazing," Yvonne said. "But I also love my balcony too." Her building has a gym, a pool, and a large coworking space with private call booths. Yvonne didn't know anyone in Bangkok before she moved. When she first arrived, she started using Bumble BFF — the friendship version of Bumble — as well as an expat Facebook group to connect with new people. "You go to different meetups, and then one friend literally turns into two, and three, and four. You just build from there," she said. Yvonne has been working on learning Thai, as the language barrier has been the biggest challenge of living in Bangkok so far. "When I speak their language, they just light up, and they're more welcoming. I just feel like you connect more, and I think that's important," she said. Finding peace in the Thai capital city Yvonne says she feels more relaxed compared to when she was living in the US. "In 2019, when I was still a flight attendant, I was on the go so much. It was always fast-paced. I was go, go, go, go, go. Even when I was off work, I was still trying to keep up with the Joneses," Yvonne said. "Whereas now, although Bangkok is a city — and a busy city at that — I find peace in the city. It's so weird." Part of it, she says, is due to the flexibility of her job. Being an entrepreneur gives her the freedom to arrange her schedule. Apart from filming and uploading videos onto her channel weekly, Yvonne also travels often, both for leisure and as part of the group trips that she hosts under her travel agency. Although things in Bangkok are relatively affordable compared to the US, it would be a generalization to assume that everything is cheap, she said. "While it can be very cost-effective, and for us Americans, my dollar stretches further, it doesn't necessarily mean that it is cheaper," she said. "Especially if you're going out and spending so much money on dinners and things like that, it can add up." That ties into the biggest piece of advice she has for anyone who wants to move to Thailand. "A lot of people come and think that $2,000 will get them by for several months at a time. No, I think that doing the proper research on condos and what it really costs to live here is the way to go," she said. Yvonne also encourages people who move here to get to know the locals. "I think having local friends is a great way to get familiar with a country. They can help you when your expat friends are not able to," she said. Regarding her long-term plans, it's hard to keep her wanderlust at bay. "People ask me, 'How long will you be in Bangkok?' I don't know. I'm here until I'm not," Yvonne said. "So it is just until I feel like I'm called somewhere else, but for now, it's Bangkok."
Scottish Sun
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
90s popstar, 54, looks unrecognisable 26 years after smash hit as she poses on bed in lace top and tights
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A 90s POPSTAR looks unrecognisable, 26 years after her smash hit single shot her to fame. This dance legend, now 54, shared a video which saw her posing on a bed in a lace top and tights - but can you guess who it is? Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 6 Can you guess who this 90s pop star is? Credit: instagram 6 The singer found fame in 1998 with a massive dance track Credit: instagram 6 The star in question continues to tour to this day Credit: instagram 6 Did you guess the singer is dance star Tina Cousins? Credit: instagram 6 The popstar is best known for her single Mysterious Times Credit: instagram The singer in question is popstar Tina Cousins, who shot to fame in 1998. The star is best known for her single Mysterious Times, which she released with German DJ and fellow 90s star, Sash!. The song was a massive hit and peaked at No. 2 in the charts. This dance tune alone helped to secure her star status, and she had two more Top 20 hits with Pray, and Killin' Time. In 2000, the singer collaborated again with Sash!, and they had another Top 10 hit with Just Around the Hill. Tina's popularity saw her team up Billie Piper, Cleopatra, B*Witched and Steps on the track Thank ABBA for the Music, which was a medley of hits from the Swedish hitmakers. Fans we'll be pleased to know, she is still on the road and performing. In fact, proving she's still got it, Tina posted a video on Instagram where she revealed she was doing a gig in Madrid. She looked fantastic in her all black outfit and shades, with her trademark long hair tied up in a low pony. Addressing her Spanish fans, the star revealed she was singing at the Bernabeu Stadium. Forgotten girl band star looks unrecognisable as she poses in her living room x years after quitting fame Tina ended the short video by singing some of her hit song, Pray. The popstar previously opened up about finding fame in the 90s with her song, Mysterious Times. Speaking to Live and Loud, she said: "That was the song that broke it. Killing time was already out and that was the reason why I got to sing and do the check anyway. "Sash actually heard the song in Sweden and really like the vocal on it and asked and to try and get hold of me. 6 Tina was hugely popular in the 90s and early noughties Credit: instagram "It wasn't like I definitely had it. I went over and sung it I was on tenterhooks to see if I actually got it. "It was difficult because the German/English trying to translate bits and pieces was interesting; they changed a couple of bits. "When I heard it played back, I was so excited I couldn't believe it and it came in at No. 2 in the UK." Talking about if she would change anything from the early part of her career she said: "I know everyone says they look back and wouldn't change a thing, you are so in awe of the fact that you have a record deal that some little things you let slide and some people do take advantage its a dog eat dog business. "Having the right people in place. Make sure there is someone by your side who looks out for you."
