Hey Shelf Improver! 💙 New month, new book, and a little BIG MAGIC! ✨📚 Have you ever had an amazing idea, done absolutely nothing with it, and then watched someone else bring it to life? What if that idea was never really yours to begin with? 👀 This October, we're diving into Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert, and this book has already got us questioning everything we thought we knew about creativity, fear and following our passions! In our first episode, we explore why creativity isn't just for artists, writers or musicians. It's about living a life driven by curiosity rather than fear, saying YES to the things that light you up and giving yourself permission to do something simply because you love it. We discuss why fear can come along for the ride but absolutely CANNOT be in the driver's seat, why it's never too late to rediscover something you loved as a child, and why not everything you do needs to make you money or lead to some big achievement. But then things get a little magical... ✨ Elizabeth introduces the fascinating idea that inspiration has a life of its own. Ideas come looking for people willing to bring them into the world, and if you don't act on yours, they might just find somebody else! We share some of our own experiences of ideas we've had, opportunities we've let slip away and those moments when somebody else has gone on to do exactly what we were thinking about doing. Plus, we get into the incredible story of Elizabeth Gilbert and fellow author Ann Patchett, who discovered they'd been inspired to write remarkably similar stories. Coincidence, creativity or something a little more magical? Whether you're dreaming of starting a business, writing a book, trying something new or simply finding more joy in everyday life, this episode might just inspire you to stop waiting for the perfect moment and start following your curiosity. Grab a cuppa and join us for a brand-new month of Shelf Improvement! ☕💙 Next week, we'll be exploring why you don't need anyone else's permission to live a more creative life. 📚 Not reading along in real time? No worries! We've covered 40+ amazing books. Pick one that resonates and jump in anytime. 💛 Our community is always open, It's never too late to join. Connect with like-minded people, raise your vibes, and get inspired. Links below! 🔗 Ways you can support our show: If you have found value, enjoy our show and would like to support us please like, share and rate/review our podcast with your friends and family (its free :)) You can also if you would like to support us even further you can support us by buying us a coffee via Ko-fi - https://ko-fi.com/shelfimprovementbookclubpodcast 📱 Join here to be on our email list for updates: Shelf Improvement Community 📘 Facebook: Shelf Improvement Podcast 📩 Email: info@shelfimprovementpodcast.com / ShelfImprovementPodcast@gmail.com📸 Instagram: @shelfimprovementbookclub https://linktr.ee/shelf_improvement_podcast Enjoy the episode, and we'll catch you next week! Holly & Anna X
