Creativity is a path for the brave but not the fearless (by Elizabeth Gilbert)

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"Creativity is a path for the brave, yes, but it is not a path for the fearless, and it's important to recognize the distinction.

...If your goal in life is to become fearless, then I believe you're already on the wrong path, because the only truly fearless people I've ever met were straight-up sociopaths and a few exceptionally reckless three-year-olds – and those aren't good role models for anyone.

While the paths and outcomes of creative living will vary wildly from person to person, I can guarantee you this: A creative life is an amplified life. It's a bigger life, a happier life, an expanded life, and a hell of a lot more interesting life.

Living in this manner – continually and stubbornly bringing forth the jewels that are hidden within you – is a fine art, in and of itself."

~Elizabeth Gilbert