Big Magic - Elizabeth Gilbert - Part 2 - Permission

Hey Shelf Improver! 💙 Are you waiting for someone to tell you it's OK to follow your dreams? 👀 This week on Shelf Improvement, we're continuing our journey through Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert, and Chapter 3, Permission, has certainly got us questioning a few things! Why do we wait for approval before starting a business, pursuing a passion, spending money on an experience we've always dreamed of or simply doing something that makes us happy? We get personal this week as Anna shares a surprising discovery about why she's been holding herself back, while Holly reveals how a conversation with a friend finally gave her the push she needed to book a once-in-a-lifetime Grand Canyon helicopter experience for her 40th birthday. 🚁 We explore the difference between seeking advice and seeking permission, how our upbringing can influence the decisions we make as adults, and why someone else's opinion shouldn't automatically determine what we do with our lives. But it doesn't stop there! We also discuss why you don't need qualifications to be creative, why your ideas don't have to be completely original, and why doing something purely for YOURSELF is a perfectly good reason to do it. Plus, we reflect on the dreams we've put on hold, the opportunities we've nearly missed and why waiting for the perfect moment might mean waiting forever. Whether you've been thinking about starting a business, changing careers, trying a new hobby or finally booking that experience you've always wanted, this episode might just give you the nudge you've been waiting for. Because sometimes the only person standing in your way is YOU. Grab a cuppa and join us for another honest, inspiring and occasionally sweary conversation about finding your own Big Magic! ☕💙 Next week, we continue exploring Elizabeth Gilbert's ideas on creativity and living a life beyond fear. 📚 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: [email protected] / [email protected]📸 Instagram: @shelfimprovementbookclub https://linktr.ee/shelf_improvement_podcast Enjoy the episode, and we'll catch you next week! Holly & Anna X