Big MagicWhere do I start with this book? I absolutely loved the message that Elizabeth Gilbert brought through it. I had originally tried reading this book earlier last year, but I could not get through the first couple of chapters. This year though, it spoke to me in a way that I never saw coming.
Gilbert begins by sharing what the term "Big Magic" meant, and that it is basically what happens when creativity comes to fruition. Lately I have felt stuck in a funk, so some of the main ideas that have made an impact on me are the following: -Creativity is something that should not be used as a means of profit. Yes, you can make a career out of your creations, but you should not try to force it to the point where you take advantage of it. If you happen to gain money through it, then it is happenstance, but to automatically claim that you are doing it for money and EXPECT it to make you money can lead to disappointment. -You need to treat your creativity with respect because it does not come with the intent to stay with you forever. Ideas will come and go, but if you do not do anything with it, creativity will leave until you show that you can make something of it. This idea is important to remember because there are times when you have an idea and if you do not use it, it will move on to someone else. I cannot help but look at Big Magic moving through others and through so many places in my life, and I hope to reconnect with it again. Where to Buy: Barnes and Noble Amazon
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