4 Key Lessons From Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

“The universe buries strange jewels deep within us all, and then stands back to see if we can find them.”

““Creativity is sacred, and it’s also not sacred” ― Elizabeth Gilbert, Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear

Elizabeth Gilbert is an award-winning writer of both fiction and non-fiction. Her memoir, Eat, Pray, Love, spent 57 weeks in the #1 spot on the New York Times paperback bestseller list. with over 6 million copies in the US and published in over thirty languages. Big Magic was also an instant #1 New York Times bestseller. “A must-read for anyone hoping to live a creative life.

In Big Magic, Elizabeth Gilbert talks about how to be creative without letting fear get in the way. She explains that being creative should be fun, not stressful and that it’s okay to make mistakes or feel unsure sometimes.

The book is all about being brave, trying new ideas, and enjoying the process of making things — whether it’s art, writing, or anything else. It’s like letting your imagination run free without worrying about being perfect.

Here are four simple ideas from Big Magic that can help you be creative and have fun, even if you feel scared or stuck sometimes.