Elizabeth Gilbert on failure and forgiveness

The video explores the themes of love, failure, and personal growth through the lens of Jack Gilbert's poem 'Failing and Flying'. It reflects on the importance of making decisions based on current knowledge and forgiving oneself for past choices. The speaker shares personal anecdotes, including advice from their mother about decision-making and the inevitability of life's journey.

What does the poem 'Failing and Flying' suggest about love and its endings?

What does the speaker mean by saying 'anything worth doing is worth doing badly'?

How does the speaker describe the experience of love fading over time?

What significance does the speaker attribute to the character Icarus in the context of failure and success?

How does the speaker relate their personal experiences to the themes discussed in the poem?

What advice did the speaker's mother give regarding making decisions in life?

In what ways does the speaker reflect on their past decisions and the concept of forgiveness?