Elizabeth Gilbert

Big Magic

1. IDEA 1

   Creativity is for everyone

   Gilbert, author of Eat Pray Love, argues that everyone can live a creative life, whether or not they become professional artists. She encourages readers to pursue curiosity despite fear. Her book is about living with curiosity.

2. IDEA 2

   Fear will always come along

   Gilbert argues that fear is a natural companion of creativity. She suggests letting fear come along but not letting it decide. In her account, a creative person who waits for fear to disappear before starting may wait forever.

3. IDEA 3

   Ideas seem alive

   Gilbert describes her belief that ideas are like living beings searching for someone to bring them into the world. If ignored, they may move on. In her view, this makes creative work feel like a partnership, not just a personal struggle.

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