Eat, Pray, Love vs. Reality

• Watched the movie Eat, Pray, Love recently. Ms. Roberts had some really beautiful moments and a few... hmm? ones. Since then, I've been thinking. What chord was off-tune? My recent gospel study brought me back to reality.
• Some people take themselves so seriously that they think they cannot feel complete until they find themselves. Some abandon family, occupation, and education in this quest to discover who they are.
• George Bernard Shaw said: “Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” Don’t worry about searching for who you are; focus your energies on creating the kind of person you want to be! You will discover that as you pursue that journey you will not only find yourself, but chances are you will be pleasantly surprised and proud of the person you find along the way.
• Do not procrastinate a minute longer. Every moment is precious. Determine now that you will make of your lives something remarkable!-- Elder Joseph F. Wirthlin
• Isn't this statement far more powerful than the idea that you might only really be able to "find" yourself by having millions and going to india to meditate all day? Really? Can only the wealthy do all that is required to "find" oneself? What about those of us who by location, finances, or physical limitations are "stuck". Are we empty soulless sacks.
• NO! REALITY. Each of us has the power to create ourselves and by doing so we can look back with surprise and pride at the person (whole person-character, talents, education, personality, and relationships) we've created. So if who we are is our character, and if character is built, than "ourselves" never need be found especially if they have never been built.