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Trust in the process of creativity and surrender to the flow from "summary" of Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

Creativity is a mysterious force that comes and goes as it pleases. It doesn't ask for permission or wait for the perfect moment to strike. It simply flows through us when we least expect it, bringing with it ideas and inspiration that seem to come out of thin air. As creatives, we must learn to trust in this process and surrender to the flow, allowing ourselves to be carried away by the current of our own imagination. When we try to control or manipulate the creative process, we only end up stifling it. We must learn to let go of our need for certainty and embrace the uncertainty that comes with creativity. We must be willing to take risks, make mistakes, and follow our instincts wherever they may lead. This requires a certain level of faith in ourselves and in the process of creativity itself. It's important to remember that creativity is not something we can force or manufacture. It is a natural, organic process that unfolds in its own time and in its own way. We must learn to be patient and trust that the ideas will come when they are ready. We must also be willing to put in the work and show up every day, even when we don't feel inspired. This is what separates the true creatives from the rest – the willingness to do the work, no matter what. Surrendering to the flow of creativity means letting go of our need for control and allowing ourselves to be carried away by the current of inspiration. It means being open to new ideas and possibilities, even if they seem strange or unconventional. It means trusting in our own instincts and intuition, and following them wherever they may lead. In doing so, we give ourselves the freedom to explore, experiment, and create without fear or judgment.
  1. Trusting in the process of creativity and surrendering to the flow is about letting go of our need for perfection and embracing the messiness and chaos that comes with being a creative. It's about being willing to take risks, make mistakes, and learn from them. It's about showing up every day, doing the work, and trusting that the ideas will come when they are ready. It's about having faith in ourselves and in the magic of creativity itself.
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Big Magic

Elizabeth Gilbert

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