269. Glennon Shares Her Love Letter with Liz Gilbert
Jan 4, 2024
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Glennon shares her hard-earned understanding of forgiveness and the power of writing love letters. Elizabeth Gilbert discusses her books and commitment to showcasing Black women authors. The hosts explore the healing power of self-love and the misconceptions around forgiveness. They also discuss the magic picture analogy and the importance of zooming out. The chapter highlights the power of writing and connection, as well as the significance of finding the right therapist. They delve into the concept of the 'splendor of recognition' and the joy of rediscovering one's divine nature. Lastly, they discuss the positive impact of building a loving and supportive community.
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Quick takeaways
Forgiveness is about understanding the broader context and interconnectedness of all involved.
Writing letters from love can help unblock creativity and overcome outcome-oriented thinking.
Surrendering and allowing something greater to flow through is essential in creative pursuits and finding inner peace.
Deep dives
The Power of Masterclass and Gift-Giving
The speaker shares their enthusiasm for exploring new things and learning. They mention the value of Masterclass and how they have benefited from it, such as learning better communication skills. They also emphasize the joy of finding something that their friends love and giving them recommendations. The speaker encourages listeners to join Masterclass and take advantage of the 180 instructors available at a monthly cost of $10, with an additional 15% discount for annual membership.
The Impact of Bombas and Giving Back
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Importance of Following the Podcast
The speaker asks listeners to make sure they are following the podcast due to an issue with Apple updates that caused some listeners to be paused. They provide simple instructions for Apple users to check their podcast app, resume the podcast, and set up automatic downloads for new episodes. The speaker expresses gratitude for listeners' support and explains how following the podcast benefits both the listeners and the hosts.
Exploring Spiritual Practice and Self-Discovery
The speaker welcomes a guest who is a beloved figure known for her vulnerability and friendship. They discuss a way of life and spiritual practice related to recovery and self-discovery. The guest shares her personal experience of figuring things out and inspiring others to do the same. They talk about the importance of surrender and letting something greater flow through in creative pursuits, sports, and other areas of life. The guest also reflects on the power of love in healing shame and finding inner peace.
The Essence of Forgiveness and Zooming Out
The speaker explores the concept of forgiveness and emphasizes that it is often misunderstood. They describe forgiveness as a matter of perspective and zooming out to see the bigger picture. Using an analogy of a magic picture from a childhood magazine, the speaker explains that forgiveness is about understanding the broader context of a situation and recognizing the interconnectedness and humanity of all involved. The speaker also shares insights about the divine perspective, self-recognition, and finding joy in the process of rediscovering one's true nature.
Writing Letters from Love and Unblocking Creativity
The speaker and the guest discuss the practice of writing letters from love and how it can help unblock creativity. The guest speaks about their fear of trying to create something impressive and perfect, and asks for suggestions on unblocking themselves from outcome-oriented thinking. The speaker encourages the guest to allow herself to not know and to embrace curiosity in the process. They also discuss the accessibility and inclusiveness of the substack community, where people can share their letters and receive support and love from others on a similar journey.
Glennon FINALLY UNDERSTANDS FORGIVENESS! She reads a gorgeous letter about her newfound, hard-earned understanding of forgiveness and it helps us all breathe deeper.
What happened when Glennon finally surrendered to the “Letters From Love” experiment.
The dance of forgetting and remembering – a cycle that holds the essence of what's worth living for;
How to overcome fear and blocks that get in the way of creative expression; and
Liz challenges Amanda to try doing something without being attached to the outcome.
About Elizabeth:
Elizabeth Gilbert is author of the international bestseller, EAT PRAY LOVE, which has been translated into over thirty languages, and sold over 12 million copies worldwide. The book became so popular that Time Magazine named Elizabeth as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. In 2010, Elizabeth published a follow-up to EAT PRAY LOVE called COMMITTED—an instant a #1 New York Times Bestseller, as well as BIG MAGIC: CREATIVE LIVING BEYOND FEAR. She is author of two novels: THE SIGNATURE OF ALL THINGS, and CITY OF GIRLS. And she is the creator of the Onward Book Club, which takes place on her Instagram via a live chat, as a way of spotlighting, studying, and celebrating the work of Black women authors.
You can also find her on Substack and subscribe to her newsletter: “Letters From Love with Elizabeth Gilbert”.