Readers and listeners of all ages and walks of life have drawn inspiration and empowerment from Elizabeth Gilbert’s books for years. Now this beloved author digs deep into her own generative process to share her wisdom and unique perspective about creativity. With profound empathy and radiant generosity, she offers potent insights into the mysterious nature of inspiration. She asks us to embrace our curiosity and let go of needless suffering. She shows us how to tackle what we most love and how to face down what we most fear. She discusses the attitudes, approaches, and habits we need in order to live our most creative lives. Balancing between soulful spirituality and cheerful pragmatism, Gilbert encourages us to uncover the “strange jewels” that are hidden within each of us. Whether we are looking to write a book, make art, find new ways to address challenges in our work, embark on a dream long deferred, or simply infuse our everyday lives with more mindfulness and passion, Big Magic cracks open a world of wonder and joy.
You don’t have to move to a mountaintop to change your life! You can make it happen in the life you already have. This book was exactly what I needed at exactly the right time. Gilbert’s message couldn’t be clearer; live with passion and embrace whatever fills you with joy. She stresses that you don’t have to quit your day job and live on a mountaintop, but that you can imbibe your daily, practical life with creativity to manifest happiness. You do NOT have to suffer to be creative. We only get one life, and it’s okay to fill it with happiness, wonder and imagination. I can’t recommend this book highly…
“Holy Crap, Elizabeth!!” I’ve hit my happy…
Incredibly powerful. Talk about receiving the right message at the right time. Wow. Big Magic is one of the most honest discussions about the creative process that I’ve ever read. Gilbert strikes a playful and conversational tone, but make no mistake, this is all straight talk. Her no-BS attitude helps do away with the unrealistic expectations and unnecessary melodrama attached to the concept of “creative living” (like how she so expertly pish-poshes the “tormented artist” ideal). And in…