Accepting Quote by Elizabeth Gilbert
“I decide every day that I love Creativity enough to accept that Fear will always come with it. And I talk to Fear all the time, speaking to it with love and respect, saying to it: “I know that you are Fear, and that your job is to be afraid. And you do your job really well! I will never ask you to leave me alone or to be silent, because you have a right to speak your own voice, and I know that you will never leave me alone or be silent, anyhow. But I need you to understand that I will always choose Creativity over you.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: "Big Magic" podcast, 2016
The speaker embraces fear as a constant companion to creativity, choosing to honor it while prioritizing creative expression.
In simple terms: Fear accompanies creativity; choose creativity.
Key Takeaway
Choose creativity over fear.
Themes
creativity
fear
self‑acceptance
Mood
reflective
empowering
Type
inspirational
motivational
When to use this quote
- artistic work
- writing
- public speaking
- personal projects
Key Concepts
psychology
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does honoring fear change your creative process?
- What would happen if you ignored fear entirely?
A Different Perspective
Fear may still inhibit risk‑taking despite acceptance.
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