Good Life Project Elizabeth Gilbert | The Weekly Practice That Changed Her Life
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Nov 21, 2025 
Bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert shares her life-changing writing ritual, "Letters from Love," born from her darkest moments. She explains how this practice fosters self-compassion and unconditional love, encouraging listeners to embrace their current feelings. Gilbert discusses the liberation found in surrender and the importance of creating a personal connection with one's higher power. With practical guidance, she emphasizes the transformative power of love, imagination, and the insights gained from nature.
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Origin In A Dark Night
- Elizabeth Gilbert began writing letters from unconditional love during her darkest depressive episode after divorce and failed relationships.
- The first letter told her she was loved, needn't earn it, and that someone would sit with her through the pain.
Recovery Guided By Love
- Gilbert used the voice of love as her higher power in 12-step recovery and heard it tell her to 'put it on the divine fire and walk away.'
- That voice guided her to let go of substances, people, and attachments as part of liberation.
Turn Toward Yourself With Empathy
- Shifting from asking how you feel about yourself to how you feel towards yourself activates empathy instead of judgment.
- That empathetic stance allows you to care for your suffering self instead of compiling faults.
