THIS QUOTE HIT ME IN THE FACE! What a RELIEF! When I create “for others” or use my “human voice,” my message doesn’t have as much of a ripple effect as it does when I use my soul’s voice. And there’s where my unconditional love for creating comes in. The writing that comes from my … Continue reading ““You’re not required to save the world with your creativity. Your art not only doesn’t have to be original, in other words, it also doesn’t have to be important. For example, whenever anyone tells me that they want to write a book in order to help other people I always think ‘Oh, please don’t. Please don’t try to help me.’ I mean it’s very kind of you to help people, but please don’t make it your sole creative motive because we will feel the weight of your heavy intention, and it will put a strain upon our souls.” -Elizabeth Gilbert, Big Magic
