Tuesday, February 23, 2016

My Feedback on Video #6

Elizabeth Gilbert Discusses a Writer's Life
This author says that she writes because it is the only thing that she can do. I like this, because writing is a talent that not everyone has. My opinion is that some writers say that because they have not looked deeper inside of their heart. Everyone is passionate about something. Most writers are passionate about writing, but they also have some other talents. Most writers think that it is the only thing that the can do. That is why most of their other talents are hidden, but you have to dig deep in your heart to find them.
This author believes that having multiple talents is like a curse because you have to divide your time and be here and over there with using them, while when you have one, you will dedicate yourself to that only one. My opinion is that having multiple talents is something beautiful. Why only use one when you have many. Use all of them. Use one at a time or combine them and see what you get. It's true that's sometimes you will spend more time on one than the other, but when you have time to use them, use them the most and best that you can.
The authors states that she did not love or wasn't good at anything else other than writing. That may be true in some cases, but you can also experience other interest. I am not good at everything, but I like to experience new things and when I do, I give my all even if I am not good at it.
This author states that writing was just a simple gift that she received. That is why it is her only talent! Now I get it! She said that she didn't have any other talents because writing is the easiest for her. Some talents are easily given, others you have to work for to get them. Challenging yourself is good. When you don't have no  other choice in a challenge, you do the best that you can and the result is good. Challenge yourself with experiencing new interest and look at what you are getting passionate about, for that will bring out your talents.
The authors creative process begins with curiosity. I agree, and I also would add imagination to curiosity. Curiosity pulls your attention and imagination adds extra things (how you would want it or how you thought it would be, etc.)

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