We’re fully aware that this is now our second podcast episode dedicated to Elizabeth Gilbert, the first was discussing her view of purpose while on Kate Bowler’s Podcast, but we now firmly believe that whatever this woman is serving up, we’re taking.

The main point of her book, Big Magic, is the belief that ideas are mystical beings, waiting for a human to be present enough to accept them and bring it to life.

Each chapter answers the question you’re asking yourself from the previous chapter and in the end, you feel inspired to create. 

The permission to create *anything* feels so freeing. Once you peel away the fear, self-doubt and expectations, you realize finding a creative outlet that brings you pure, unadulterated joy may be the greatest gift we can give ourself.

In this episode, we discuss:

*Elizabeth’s belief on how ideas work.

*How Big Magic played a role in the creation of this podcast.

*How to live a creative life without it dictating your purpose and/or career

*Discounting the notion that there are “creatives” and “non-creatives when it come to people”

*Ultimately, the reason WHY we should create (i.e. not money, not recognition, but joy!).

Make sure to follow along at OneFryShort.Substack.com and @OneFryShortPod on Instagram. Thanks!

-Jamie & Rachel