The School of Greatness 545 Rupi Kaur on Love and Pain, Suffering and Joy
Oct 4, 2017
Rupi Kaur, a bestselling author and illustrator known for her poignant poetry, explores the intricate dance between love and pain. She discusses the transformative power of embracing both joy and suffering, emphasizing their intertwined nature. The conversation reveals her journey from visual arts to poetry and how personal trauma fuels her creativity. Rupi shares insights on the importance of authentic connections and self-expression, highlighting that struggles can spark profound artistic evolution and deeper understanding of life.
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Success Can Stall New Creativity
- Rupi says expectations for a second work can paralyze creativity when tied to past success.
- She learned that comparing a new book to Milk and Honey blocked her ability to create for months.
Write From Love, Not Trauma
- Do reprogram your creative process to write from love instead of seeking suffering.
- Teach yourself to create from happiness by practicing and shifting the internal narrative.
Suffering And Joy Are Intertwined
- Rupi asserts suffering and joy are inseparable and cyclical, like sun and moon.
- She welcomes suffering as a precursor to joy and sees both as necessary to appreciate life.
