Ms. Prohaska
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Elizabeth Gilbert:
How do you find the time and energy to devote to creativity when you have to balance other obligations in life? Do you have to take a leap of faith and give up some things in order to nurture those creative ideas that come into our lives? I feel like ideas float to me all the time, but because of my job and life, I am always saying no. It's dispiriting. I really want to say yes one of these days. How?
Elizabeth Gilbert
I'm going to also ask you to download episodes #3 and #4 of MAGIC LESSONS, my podcast about creativity. I think you'll get a lot out of them because what we discuss on those episodes will help you through this. Don't give up on your creativity! Can your creativity trust YOU? Are you really showing up for it? Or are you waiting for inspiration to magically find you? You don't have to work long hours on your creative ideas; just do a little bit every day.
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Aj
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Elizabeth Gilbert:
Dear Liz, I remember the happy days when I'd pick up my copy of Committed right after work. Thank you for choosing to share your works with us. Onto my curiosity: I think many people grew up differently than what their kid-selves had imagined. Reflecting back, what was the one experience you felt you had pleasantly surprised yourself the most? Sincerely, AJ Crossed-over to Japan :)
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