11. Elizabeth Gilbert

I recently attended a book launch party with Elizabeth Gilbert. I like to think she recognized me sitting out there in the Zoom audience. Yes, I’m sure she did. How big a fan am I of Liz Gilbert? Well, would it be too weird to tell you that her face it on my phone screensaver?

And why is that? You might ask. (Or maybe you would just walk away without asking, because really, can there be a good answer to that question?)

The answer (if you are still here to listen) is that she is one of the most “real” people I have encountered.  She seems willing to come clean and be seen. She is willing to speak her truth. And she’s had some pretty weird truths to speak. 

I admire this more than almost anything.

And looking at her smiling face on my phone makes something relax in me. I imagine her looking out at me and saying

• You are fine

• Just be you

• You got this

Thanks Liz!