Do You Have the Courage? | A Creative Wake-Up from Big Magic

Hello, creative souls!

Welcome to the very first post in my new blog segment, Between the Pages, where I’ll be sharing some of the most soulful, inspiring, and powerful lines I’ve come across in the books I read. Not full reviews—just the magical moments that deserve to be revisited and resurfaced.

And what better way to begin than with the book that changed everything for me?

💫 My First Creative Love: Big Magic

Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert isn’t just a book—it’s a companion. It’s the first book I truly fell in love with, and it continues to inspire me every time I return to it. It gave me the courage to begin crafting my very first book, and more importantly, the bravery to share my work with the world.

This book is my creative heartbeat.

✨ The Line That Changed Me

“Do you have the courage? Do you have the courage to bring forth this work? The treasures that are hidden inside you are hoping you will say yes.”
(Page 7)

These words appear early in the book—and they stopped me in my tracks. It felt like Elizabeth Gilbert was speaking directly to me (and maybe to you too). If you’ve ever hesitated to follow a creative calling, this book wraps around you like a warm, persistent voice whispering: You’re meant to do this. Go.

🌱 Creative Living, Defined

In the chapter “Creative Living, Defined” Gilbert asks a powerful question:

“Do you have the courage to bring forth the treasures that are hidden within you?”

She writes that the universe has planted rare and beautiful jewels inside each of us, and it is our task—our privilege—to discover them. This process of uncovering what’s inside us, of seeking and expressing our inner gifts, is what she calls creative living.

But to begin that journey, to hunt for those treasures, we must first be brave. We must say yes to the adventure. And when we do, that’s when the real magic happens—the Big Magic.

🔍 Why This Matters

Gilbert doesn’t just talk about writing or art. She talks about courage, fear, resistance, and the powerful act of choosing a life led by curiosity instead of fear. Her words are for anyone navigating creativity, doubt, or the search for purpose.

She reminds us that creative living is about asking:

• What lights me up?
  

• What makes me feel alive?
  

• What is trying to emerge from inside me?
  
  

   🌟 My Takeaway

We’re all here with something to discover. Some hidden truth, a talent, a purpose waiting to be explored. But that discovery requires courage. Not the loud, heroic kind—but the quiet, stubborn kind that shows up every day and says: I’m going to try.

If you're someone standing at the edge of your own creative path, wondering whether to begin—read Big Magic. It’s a powerful nudge, a gentle push, and a deeply honest companion for the journey.

📖 Final Thoughts

This was the first post from Between the Pages, and I hope it brought something meaningful to your day. If you’ve read Big Magic, I’d love to know what lines stood out to you. And if you haven’t yet—maybe it’s time to uncover your own hidden treasure.

Let the magic begin. Thank you for this read! Stay Amazing! Be Creative!

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