Readers of all ages and walks of life have drawn inspiration and empowerment from Elizabeth Gilbert’s books for years. Now this beloved author digs deep into her own generative process to share her wisdom and unique perspective about creativity. With profound empathy and radiant generosity, she offers potent insights into the mysterious nature of inspiration. She asks us to embrace our curiosity and let go of needless suffering. She shows us how to tackle what we most love, and how to face down what we most fear. She discusses the attitudes, approaches, and habits we need in order to live our most creative lives. Balancing between soulful spirituality and cheerful pragmatism, Gilbert encourages us to uncover the “strange jewels” that are hidden within each of us. Whether we are looking to write a book, make art, find new ways to address challenges in our work, embark on a dream long deferred, or simply infuse our everyday lives with more mindfulness and passion, Big Magic cracks open a world of wonder and joy.


一直以來，不同年紀、職業的讀者都從伊麗莎白‧吉兒伯特的作品中汲取靈感、獲得力量。現在，這位受歡迎的作者要深入探索自己的創作過程，分享她對「創意」的看法與獨到見解。她深厚的同理心和大方慷慨的個性，讓她對靈感的神秘本質有了精闢的洞察力。作者要我們擁抱好奇心，放下不必要的痛苦折磨。她告訴我們，如何應對我們生命中的摯愛，及如何打敗我們最大的恐懼。她探討我們需要什麼樣的態度、方法及習慣，才能活出最有創意的精采人生。吉兒伯特在感性的靈性主義和樂觀的實用主義中取得平衡，並鼓勵我們挖掘潛藏在我們心靈深處的「珍寶異石」。無論我們是要寫作、創作藝術、為了解決工作的挑戰找尋新方法、踏上一段延宕已久的追夢之旅，抑或只想讓日常生活充滿正念及熱情，閱讀本書，能為您開創充滿奇蹟和喜悅的世界。