“I can’t get behind the ambition to be ‘discovered’ as much as I can get behind the ambition to write beautifully and honorably and steadfastly. Here’s what I believe about creativity. I believe that creativity is a living force that thrums wildly through this world and expresses itself through us. I believe that talent (the force by which ephemeral creativity gets manifested into the physical world through our hands) is a mighty and holy gift. I believe that, if you have a talent (or even if you think you do, or maybe even if you just hope you do), that you should treat that talent with the highest reverence and love.
“Don’t flip out, in other words, and murder your gift through narcissism, insecurity, addiction, competitiveness, ambition or mediocrity. Frankly – don’t be a jerk. Just get busy, get serious, get down to it and write something, for heaven’s sake. Try to get out of your own way. Creativity itself doesn’t care at all about results – the only thing it craves is the PROCESS. Learn to love the process and let whatever happens next happen, without fussing too much about it. Work like a monk, or a mule, or some other representative metaphor for diligence. Love the work. Destiny will do what it wants with you, regardless. Just love the work.”
~Elizabeth Gilbert
Loving the work is what it is all about....delish! And thanks for all the posting while you were relaxing! Hugs...
Posted by: Lisa | July 14, 2009 at 10:01 AM
love this! love eg! she also says:
"you must persist relentlessly in the manifestation of your own blessings"
which has inspired me greatly over the past couple of years!
xox!
Posted by: blissful*thinking | July 13, 2009 at 11:45 AM
Divine intervention just when I needed it! Thank you, thank you!
Posted by: Suz | July 13, 2009 at 06:42 AM
wonderful words and just what I need today.
Posted by: vickie | July 12, 2009 at 11:47 AM
Perfect reminder.I need to hang this in my studio... and my bedroom... and the stairs... everywhere! I love whatever Elizabeth Gilbert shares. Very fitting to find it here, because I feel the same way about what you share. Thanks you!
Posted by: mayaluna | July 11, 2009 at 08:33 PM
Would you do us all a big favour and repost this quote once a month? xoxox
Posted by: Marianne @ Zen Peacekeeping | July 11, 2009 at 05:06 PM
exquisite, thank you.
grace
Posted by: gracebecomesher@comcast.net | July 11, 2009 at 08:00 AM
Fantastic post. And love that photo.
Posted by: JennyMac | July 11, 2009 at 06:09 AM
She gets it. Thanks for the reminder!
Posted by: Beth | July 11, 2009 at 05:03 AM
yes.
Posted by: Graciel @ Evenstar Art | July 10, 2009 at 04:06 PM
love this!
thank you for this.
xo,
gem
Posted by: gem | July 10, 2009 at 02:24 PM
I need this where I can see it every day. Thank you so much for sharing!!
Posted by: Renate | July 10, 2009 at 10:40 AM
LOVE this quote :)
Posted by: Carolyn | July 10, 2009 at 10:18 AM
so brilliant - thank you!
Posted by: heather | July 10, 2009 at 09:49 AM
Needed this...!
Posted by: Art Visions | July 10, 2009 at 09:35 AM
Love this! Thank you for sharing it today. :)
Posted by: Steph | July 10, 2009 at 09:19 AM
Perfect :)
Posted by: Sarah | July 10, 2009 at 09:12 AM
truly wonderful quote!
Posted by: vivienne | July 10, 2009 at 08:49 AM