Book Club :: Elizabeth Gilbert's, Big Magic Part Four - Persistence

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cover photo of big magic by elizabeth gilbert

cover photo of big magic by elizabeth gilbert

Today we are getting into Big Magic's fourth part, Persistence, and I'm really excited to hear your thoughts. What do you think about showing up for your craft? How do you tell it you're here to stay?

I think it can be really scary to be strong and to have passions and to go against the grain. Almost like mediocrity is the new normal, so is it even okay to want more? Where did wanting more almost make you less than or gossiped about? I think society likes us when we are stressed and anxious but has no idea how to handle us when we are brave and daring? How can you be more brave and daring?

What do you want to talk about?? Hop down to the comments and give it a whirl -- no thought too big, small, unwanted (within reason), or otherwise!

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For March 4th let's read Part V. Xx.

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"Book Club" Chats Videos this Week (i.e. The Skinny's First Episode, Relapse)!

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There were several of you wanting to participate in book club but not really into reading Big Magic -- totally rad, but I miss hearing/reading everyone's voice! SO this week we're talking about a new video series called The Skinny.

"The Skinny is an R29 original dark comedy series that follows feminist wannabe YouTube star Jessie (Jessie Kahnweiler) as she explores love, life, and friendship in L.A. — while struggling with bulimia." - Refinery29

So make yourself a bowl of popcorn, watch this 12 minute video that's going to make you want to yell FINALLY at the screen for actually providing a realistic capture of female life, and let's chat in the comments below. What made you feel something (angry, sad, happy, blessed, etc.) while you watched this?

If anything in this video is triggering, know there are resources to help. Let's chat if you're unsure what's happening in your body right now.

Cheers to Great Vibes! Xx.

+ Shall we keep watching this series? There are six in total!

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Book Club :: Elizabeth Gilbert's, Big Magic Part Three - Permission

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Cover Photo for Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

Cover Photo for Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

Today we're getting into Big Magic's third part, Permission, and, admittedly, I realize I jumped the gun last chat and asked some questions from this reading (aghhhhh gasp!). Seriously so sorry about not respecting that boundary - obviously I was feeling a pull towards these thoughts. So in doing so, we're going to use those questions as our basis for discussion this week.

I definitely struggle with "permission" in my life. I wonder if I'm too young, too female, too something that inhibits my growth, my ability to shine, or my availability to possible clients or readers. Which is so stinkin' silly, but still, here it sits. So I really want to chat about that today. What do you think you need permission for in your life? I'll let you in on a hint, no one is going to give it to you, so you might as well just freaking start.

If you've missed any prior Book Club get-togethers, head over to Book Club and catch up! Still haven't grabbed the book? It's not too late. Promise! Buy it here.

For February 19th read Part IV, Persistence. Xx.

Question Time

Permission::

+ Have you been waiting for a permission slip? You don't need one, but if you're worried you do (like I am), as Elizabeth Gilbert writes, "THERE, I just gave it to you" (p. 90).

+ Right here, right now, declare your intent. Who are you?

I am a dreamer, a romantic, a writer, a yoga instructor, a guide, a health coach. I am all of this and even more. Now you!

+ What have you been complaining too much about?

Here are some of mine: I don't have a significant other; I'm not earning enough money; It's just not working. LAME. I'm only bringing more of that in my direction, so let's cut that out, K? K. Now you!

+ What do you think you give far more importance to than necessary? I'm thinking of the section "We Were Just a Band" from this part. Do you give too much importance to your craft in a way that makes it inauthentic or too demanding or too stressful?

+ Do you have a sacred space to explore your craft? Do you need to build more space in terms of a physical location or explore a space deeper within yourself? How can we help you?

Any other ideas?

That's all of the questions I have to spark conversation for now... Hop down to the comments and give it a whirl -- no thought too big, small, unwanted (within reason), or otherwise!

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