Rayya Elias & Elizabeth Gilbert: Sex, Drugs & Hair, All About Women 2015

[@lindamay1]

I find Elizabeth Gilbert's voice so soothing. I am so sad Rayya has passed. I cannot stop thinking about them both. Comforted that she was not alone.

[@faithwalk.]

🦋 As I watch this I sit on Rayya Elias Bench in Tompkins Square Park🦋 Beautiful essay, Beautiful soul...

[@WillowValdene]

Look at the way Liz gazes at her with such adoration. Watch the way she listens, absorbs, and laughs at what she says. That is unconditional love. What a sweet pair they were. I'm so sorry for your loss, Liz. Rest in Power, Rayya.

[@sarahmilner8483]

they were in love here for sure!

[@millymilly8097]

I’ve been thinking the same watching Liz especially when Raya talked about sad episodes from her life. It is sad how Raya’s life just started to be better and she got sick. She was such a brave, well meaning and honest person…

[@bridgetc.marinaccio8024]

Rest in power!

[@rosiediaz9661]

😊 so like me​@@sarahmilner8483

[@unplugged2842]

Shame : Your culture, your religion, your family will always take you back in failure They will never take you back in Success. Just a brilliant point and so, so true. Grateful to have listened to this.

[@loujones5388]

Raw, powerful, and full of truth! It was a privilege to watch the warm bond of support you share with one another. Every creative woman needs that kind of friend; we all do. Thank you for being you in front of all of us. Going to write now.

[@kirstenerikson5330]

There was magic in the interview and so much wisdom.

[@AralynHughesTV]

Elizabeth Gilbert. You are the reason I am an author. You gifted me the use of your Facebook comments on not having children in my book. You inspired me and gave me a license to soar. Thanks for being an inspiration in my life. I watch and see whatever you do on stage. Love you Elizabeth Gilbert.

[@kcampbell841]

Aralyn Hughes So awesome! I LOVE that more and more women are feeling empowered about standing strong in their desire to remain childfree. Rock on awesome woman, I am with you!

[@AralynHughesTV]

I did it back in the 1960s when it was not remotely fashionable. I want to find Elizabeth Gilbert, get my book to her. Suggestions?

[@elvansavkl7972]

Rayya made me cry. i am from Turkey and shame is big part of this culture.

[@prakritiadaljaprajapati]

The way Elizabeth gazed at and listened in to Rayya 😌❤️

[@chehadelady44]

Rayya singing The Lord’s Prayer in Aramaic made me weep. She may not be religious but that was certainly a spiritual experience ❤️

[@mattmagana4067]

What a powerhouse Rayya was. Hearing her sing in Aramaic sent chills through my body. Rest In Power. 🙏🏽

[@jennifersmiles]

Liz (21:49): And I want to know where your honor comes from, where your dignity comes from. What do you know in your marrow about yourself that makes you still be here with us and makes you still be able to tackle the head that you know by your own admission? What is the honor code that you have? Rayya (22:40): It was no matter what, to live or die by the sword of truth. (24:25) but kindness with truth, not a truth that is going to knock people out, not a truth where I'm going to assault you by telling you the truth about yourself. Because I can't do that. Only you can tell you the truth about yourself. Rayya (27:33): Truth has legs. It always stands.

[@KatieKamala]

Poignant talk from Rayya about shame and forgiveness and I always love reading and listening to Liz.

[@AnnaMariaMamamia]

What an overwhelming essay!! She had a beautiful soul.

[@michaeljj43]

my gosh…rayya elias...what an extraordinary, passionate, compelling woman!!!!!

[@melissajoy411]

soaked this message in....absolutely spoke to my soul! my creative, terrified spirit smiles right along with you dear, dear Rayya. I love your energy. and sas. and truth. and Liz...thank you for believing in light

[@itsjuliam]

Rest in Peace, Rayya.

[@JosannaMonik]

Beautiful talk and song may her soul rest in peace.

[@maggieroberts3450]

two beautiful humans that have helped me with emotional issues . love them both

[@melissaartistry6041]

A terrible loss to the world was Rayya's death but blessed are we to have known just this tiny moment of life with her. Such love evident between them 🙏🥰

[@michaelst.helene1540]

wow! I feel like we lost someone special in Rayyas passing. Watching her is like a cool reflection!

[@katarzyna2478]

Thats an inspiring talk.The example how great, close and creative can be true friendship between two women.

[@lawrencelovingood470]

Hearing about her death on The Moth podcast brought me here and I’m glad I was able to find this amazing interview.

[@divinegrace5002]

38 minutes of hearing ryas talk, i am immediately heading to buy her audiobook , n i need to listen to it now like now!

[@dianemorris9179]

You can tell how much they love each other!!

[@loanauditscal]

Now I see why Elizabeth was so devastated. Rayya was an incredible person. What a loss.

[@rebeccabrockway8258]

Dear Liz: I see why you love Reyya. Sincerely, Rebecca

[@natashamaio]

Rayya was lovely and powerful. What a beautiful person she was. Totally get what Liz saw in her.

[@maimohamed3590]

That's a beautiful authentic talk 👌✨

[@elmakim478]

That was a great song. worth sticking around to the end for it. Damn.

[@halietorris_art]

an interview that will change my life..

[@ladyfl786]

Godspeed, Lady. You thought me more in this segment than thousands other books out there.

[@ViviannaParc]

Rayya's song was so good that I had to purchase it. Wish I knew about her when she was on the earth with us.

[@MichellMukami]

waow!!! Reyya was such a powerhouse wish I knew her when she was on earth with us rest in power

[@llyradcynth691]

At least she had a sister who cared. Some people are so isolated by there families and are not drug addicts, but are struggling with financial issues. They cannot rely on their family or 'friends' and they still manage to keep their 'survival sanity' together and themselves, somehow!! Though it's not easy.

[@shemekaadams1457]

Thank you for reminding me what brave really looks like and how it truly functions. Sometimes I forget 😘

[@lalinka17]

This is wonderful interview. Thank you girls!

[@taraqueen58]

It wouldn't be hard to fall in love with Rayya what a special soul

[@Deelitefull79]

Amazing... Loved that! Xxx RIP Rayya.

[@catherinerees7549]

TRUTH ~ CREATIVTY ~ Thank-you!

[@ritcha02]

So moving watching this back. Just wow.

[@patriciaforbes4255]

Oh, how I love this...we are all specks of light and love...yes!

[@markgiannoulis7539]

Amazing ! I fully enjoyed all of this! Thank you

[@leticiasgroppo]

I needed to hear this right now.

[@janethou17]

two beautiful women with two beautiful souls

[@Arita577]

So happy to see Rayya and Liz together. Now I understand Liz's loss😢

[@piphughes6990]

Brilliant, thank you to you both.

[@TheMusiccon9]

what a lovely giving friendship

[@my3girlsphotography]

Fabulous!! Thank you, Liz and Rayya. You're an inspiration.

[@sonnenblume2720]

Oh i love that. So so beautiful and strong and inspiring ❤️

[@divinelydiana8334]

Beautifully expressed.

[@juliachu171]

Amazing ladies are powerful.

[@ChrystalLynnCowgirlAstrologer]

Very powerful!!

[@thaotalks3]

Such a wonderful display of friendship and strength. This is an amazing video, absolutely inspiring. Thank you for sharing this.

[@CharlotteLeguy]

Beautiful song and beautiful souls

[@heartdawg]

This is BEAUTIFUL♡

[@lunis471]

RIP Rayya, Bless you both x

[@tasneemdaniels7979]

Where can I buy or download more of Rayya's music? The song in this video is BEAUTIFUL.

[@JustASmallTownGirl85]

Still coming back❤️

[@mindsigh4]

way ahead of their time, anyone who begins a letter to their stumbling block with"dear head" is a kindred spirit, gut & soul....peace be with you, in you, and everywhere you go,🔑💥🔓🌿👣🐾🌱🕊️

[@lovelyeyessee]

loved the song!

[@greatbear5330]

Just saw what Liz saw in Rayya.

[@حنانعبدالله-ز9ص]

By this times I was reading Eat Pray Love and that bring the bitter sweet memories😧😥

[@lyntodorovski8151]

Fucken awesome 🙏🏼 & I needed this soo bad ✌️💪 Thank you

[@umwha]

This made me happysad and alot sad

[@ER-er2yr]

Facinating - thank you.

[@rosycheeks93]

What an amazing video

[@mauricepowers3804]

I resonate with Rayya!

[@MrCleh]

R.I.P, Rayya!

[@laineharris1]

So good. I wish Liz would be my life coach.....

[@Epicuregarden]

Amazing story ❤

[@Anu-dg6kv]

Thanks for sharing 🙏❤️

[@vickychristopoulos8614]

Sad to think you are worthless and to compare yourself to others, there is always better than you and worse. Be yourself you are one of a kind!

[@kymduncan5292]

Elizabeth Gilbert - You are more real than I could ever have imagined, nothing or no one, no story no person is too Good for you. I wish every so call celebrity could embrace their celebrity status like you and pull their fucken head out of the clouds. Nice to have met you Rayya.. Bless Your Truthful Heart. Give Give Give and Give some more.. Whatever it is you want more of... Give, Give Give and then give some more.

[@assel4225]

Amazing. Thank you!

[@bridgetc.marinaccio8024]

Rayya never left you Lizzy! Don’t believe that lie! This connection is more powerful than death. There is no death in love.

[@guidanceland2536]

Wow this will stay with me forever

[@teresawilkinson6231]

Raya is amazing absolutely so honest and out there, but what's confusing me is why there's subtitles on this clip?

[@Monia2222]

Not everyone can hear ! Deaf people

[@theresamccrossan6484]

Wow wow inspiring lovely people x

[@princessteilani]

Beautiful 🙏🏻🌟❤️

[@sadie9386]

"If it feels wrong, take a turn"

[@elvansavkl7972]

they are couple now arent they?

[@belindabell2]

Elvan Şavklı : that is what turned me off about Elizabeth Gilbert. She gives all these speeches about life and becoming who you are and then she becomes a lesbian. That's the downside...

[@zhangfan5955]

mmmmm, thats a bit disappointing if its true

[@hearmymotoredheart]

The downside is that this is the way you approach the world.

[@lisaO0514]

Belinda Kaysac how very sad to be so closed-minded. She admits to drug addiction, homelessness, etc. but you seem to be “turned off” by the fact that the human being she loves and adores is a female?? I just don’t understand. And, to be clear, I find NOTHING wrong with being an addict, homeless, ex-con (or current-con) OR lesbian. I find LOTS wrong with being hateful...

[@wecanlovelarevolutiondelam4806]

Belinda Kaysac 1 did you ever heard about the word bissexual?

[@mrb152]

Interesting comments and ratings aren't blocked on this video. Funny how only anita get's special protection.

[@56vay]

Gee, Brendan would that be the same Anita who said "women are interested in gaming, too. Perhaps you could tone back the sexist portrayal of women in games" and now has to have the same level of security as President Obama when she leaves her house? Are you whinging because you don't get to threaten her life today? I feel for you, you poor little, little man.

[@joytulip2]

I totally see why EG fell in love ❤❤

[@laumfreeman9704]

Love this!

[@kayjay-kreations]

Amazing

[@tishandmarkbacks4563]

'love Rayya'

[@audreyoreilly4055]

Hmm, to me Alma wasn't about waiting for some guys, she was all about the wonder of plants.

[@judgejudy3035]

As frank would say “life ain’t straight”

[@jacobgoldenberg3169]

Awesome!

[@MeMiCo74]

So beautiful 💛

[@Mildred_McRaven]

Great, all fantastic - except for the foie gras bit 🥵

[@sole_to_soul]

Yes, I remember thinking,"Gross! I thought all the exposure about how fois gras was made took it off all menus for good..." Sad to discover people still eat it despite the inherent cruelty.

[@RoseNanda]

38:45 it's just terror. It'll pass. 💙

[@katrinainthejungle]

Beautiful ❤

[@tishandmarkbacks4563]

to my ear, the adult language was when you caught yourself about to say 'old' adage. i like that kind of adult content (truth is, content is content... if it ever manages to offend me - i'll turn it off

[@plantpoweredpagan]

♥️♥️♥️

[@sharaswitala6296]

I’m sure you miss her

[@Kayiweeraphan]

Mah name is rayya

[@mariemountson1819]

What about hair between buts

[@susannetoth]

😘😘😘😘