olé to you nonetheless

Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love, talks about a new way to think about creativity.

Are we comfortable with the idea that artistry and creative work usually lead to pain and anguish? She asks us to consider this question. What if we were to get a safe distance from creativity - turn it into a "disembodied spirit"? Would that allow us to carry on with creative work without losing ourselves in the process?
Would that make creative work feel more accessible?