Magic Lessons Se. 1, Ep. 12: Brene Brown on "Big Strong Magic"
Jul 25, 2016
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Brene Brown, author of RISING STRONG, talks about the struggles of expression, embracing failure, self-forgiveness, healing personal stories, and the role of vulnerability in creativity.
Creativity is essential for healthy, wholehearted living and can help process and overcome shame and past traumas.
Fear of vulnerability and rejection can hinder creative work, but taking risks is crucial for pursuing creative passions.
Deep dives
The Power of Creativity
Creativity is a powerful tool for self-expression and sharing one's soul with the world. It is a unique contribution that each individual can make, and unused creativity can lead to negative emotions such as resentment and grief.
Overcoming Fear of Rejection
Fear of vulnerability and rejection can often hinder people's creative work. The guest, Brené Brown, emphasizes the importance of pushing past these fears and taking risks to pursue one's creative passions.
Healing through Creativity
Creativity can serve as a healing process, allowing individuals to process and overcome shame and past traumas. Sharing personal stories through creative work can be a transformative experience for both the creator and the audience.
The Experience of Failure
Failure is an inherent part of the creative process. Both the host and the guest share personal experiences of failures and emphasize the importance of continuing to create despite setbacks. The focus shifts from seeking external validation to finding joy in the process itself.
The author of BIG MAGIC talks to Brene Brown, the author of RISING STRONG, about how essential creativity is for healthy, wholehearted living. This is an installment of Magic Lessons with Elizabeth Gilbert. For more information on Elizabeth Gilbert, please visit: www.elizabethgilbert.com.
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