TY - BOOK AU - Gilbert,Elizabeth TI - Big magic: creative living beyond fear T2 - Thorndike Press large print core SN - 9781410483157 PY - 2015/// CY - Waterville, Maine PB - Thorndike Press, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning KW - Creative ability KW - Inspiration KW - Confidence KW - Courage KW - Conduct of life KW - Large type books N1 - Courage -- Enchantment -- Permission -- Persistence -- Trust -- Divinity N2 - Elizabeth Gilbert digs deep into her own generative process to share her wisdom and unique perspective about creativity, offering 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 ER -