Don’t be daunted. Just do your job. Continue to show up for your piece of it, whatever that might be. If your job is to dance, do your dance. If the divine, cockeyed genius assigned to your case decides to let some sort of wonderment be glimpsed, for just one moment through your efforts, then “Ole!” And if not, do your dance anyhow.
~ Elizabeth Gilbert
The other day I wrote this post about the genius loci. On a related note, back in 2009 Eat Pray Love author Elizabeth Gilbert gave an engaging and thought-provoking talk about creative genius:
I love this idea that creative genius is not an inherent part of us, but comes from outside, at the behest of some unknown force. It may sound whimsical, but as Gilbert points out, “Why not think about it this way?” It relieves the societal pressure on artists, writers, dreamers, to perform on command. It sets us free to show up and do the work, without worrying about outcomes.
How’s your relationship with your creative genius going?
I want to help you find your calm center and experience travel with courage, curiosity and compassion.