Happy Quote by Elizabeth Gilbert
““Liz: What's it like in hell? Ketut: Same like heaven. Universe is a circle, Liss. To up, to down -- all same, at end. Liz: Then how can you tell the difference between heaven and hell? Ketut: Because of how you go. Heaven, you go up, through seven happy places. Hell you go down, through seven sad places. This is why it better for you to go up, Liss. Liz: You mean, you might as well spend your life going upward, through the happy places, since heaven and hell -- same destinations -- are the same thing anyway? Ketut: Same-same. Same in end, so better be happy on journey.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Moth Storytelling Podcast, 2015
Life is a cyclical journey where heaven and hell are destinations shaped by one’s attitude; choosing happiness leads upward.
In simple terms: Attitude decides if life feels heavenly or hellish.
Key Takeaway
Choose a positive mindset to rise.
Themes
choice
perception
life journey
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- daily decisions
- mental health
- relationships
- career choices
Key Concepts
philosophy
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “upward” mean to you?
- How can you find happiness in challenging times?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may oversimplify complex suffering.
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