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One of the greatest quotes on creativity ever… I am a big advocate for the purs…
One of the greatest quotes on creativity ever…
I am a big advocate for the pursuit of curiosity. You've maybe heard me talk about this before? We are constantly being told to pursue our passions in life, but there are times when passion is a TALL ORDER, and really hard to reach. In seasons of confusion, of loss, of boredom, of insecurity, of distraction, the idea of "passion" can feel completely inaccessible and impossible. In such times, you are lucky to be able to get your laundry done (that sometimes feels as high as you can aim) and when someone tells you to follow your passion, you want to give them the middle finger. (Go ahead and do it, by the way. But wait till their back is turned, out of civility.)
But curiosity, I have found, is always within reach.
Passion is a tower of flame, but curiosity is a tiny tap on the shoulder — a little whisper in the ear that says, "Hey, that's kind of interesting…"
Passion is rare; curiosity is everyday.
Curiosity is therefore a lot easier to reach at at times than full-on passion — and the stakes are lower, easier to manage.
The trick is to just follow your small moments of curiosity. It doesn't take a massive effort. Just turn your head an inch. Pause for a instant. Respond to what has caught your attention. Look into it a bit. Is there something there for you? A piece of information?
For me, a lifetime devoted to creativity is nothing but a scavenger hunt — where each successive clue is another tiny little hit of curiosity. Pick each one up, unfold it, see where it leads you next.
Small steps.
Keep doing that, and I promise you: The curiosity will eventually lead you to the passion.
And that'll be the end of boredom.
ONWARD,
LG
A sweet four year old girl’s first HAPPINESS JAR…so lovely!
A sweet four year old girl's first HAPPINESS JAR…so lovely!
Photos of Elizabeth Gilbert
I work at a head start and made happiness jars with my families! I wanted to show this 4 year olds off!
So pretty!
So pretty!
Photos of Elizabeth Gilbert
My photo of SOAT, rendered into watercolour, using an app…thank you Liz, for your beautiful gift. 🙂
Such a weary reader!
Such a weary reader!
Photos of Elizabeth Gilbert
My Roger…Kiri, rescued Spanish Podenco, snuggled down in England. What a wonderfu lwonderful read, thank you so much, Liz x
A PASSIONATE RECOMMENDATION… Dear Ones, Watch this video: https://bit.ly/1nZ…
A PASSIONATE RECOMMENDATION…
Dear Ones,
Watch this video:
This is the author Kelly Corrigan, whom some of you may know from her terrific memoir, THE MIDDLE PLACE about her own experience with cancer and family. (You may also know her from a great TED talk, and from an interview she did with me last year in California wherein she presented me with the most slamming pair of shoes I've ever owned.)
Kelly has a new memoir out, just this week, called GLITTER AND GLUE, which I read in manuscript and loved with all my heart. Please read it. It's about motherhood and adventure, and the boots-on-the-ground adventure of motherhood. I read it, I cried, I gave it my own mother, she read it, she cried, she passed it along. Buy it, read it, pass it along.
Here's a link about the book:
And please watch this video, where Kelly talks about the spirit of her new memoir. It's gorgeous. You all know that I selected a different path in life than having children. But I still love family, and I bow to all the terrific real-life mothers I know. This speech made me cry, and made me think of so many women I adore and admire.
I think you'll love it.
And please, do pick up a copy of GLITTER AND GLUE. It's really, really wonderful.
heart,
LG
Thoughts on GLITTER AND GLUE by Kelly Corrigan
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