I saw this film many years ago… It was like watching a car crash in slow motion, a breakdown and the ease in which at times of pressure and stress and the human condition can mean placing our trust in idols. However the idea that at times of difficulty and pressure or challenge loss or grief these three things can actually support us through difficulty and change. The idea that food is part of managing our daily lives is simple but profound, from health to comfort, food is a tremendous influence on our bodies and brain function… Yet for women it is something more than this. Body image is so incredibly central to women’s lives, not health, as extreme slenderness and obesity are both a risk to women’s health. However there is a reality for many women that they control their food intake to stay very slim, not for them but for the perception of male judgement of attractiveness. This dieting culture was so beautifully explored in this film and the release of the binge purge cycle and really eating food for enjoyment without guilt. Praying during times of change and challenge was again beautifully explored in the film and the spiritual retreat to India. The truth revealed that prayer and quiet allows the true character to emerge. The spiritual journey and prayer is in truth a reconnection to the true self… Hilariously represented by the silence required in the retreat that caused so much hilarity and actually the character becoming a guide, requiring the use of her God given communication skills… They finally in revealing the true character we can love… Even in the darkest times, the greatest losses, the hardest times, finding love heals us and allows us to see ourselves in another. This is the truest reflection of character and readiness to accept change and loss… These three practices are a great way to reflect upon and move through the hardest times in life….