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Inspiration is an intangible yet inseparable part of the
creative process. Nearly all creative possibilities are related to the muses
that inspire us. The ancient Greeks believed that all creation, whether
artistic or scientific in nature, was motivated by goddesses who served as
the literal embodiment of inspiration. These were the Muses -- the givers of
the creative spark. We still rely on muses to drive the creative process,
though ours may take a diverse range of forms. People we meet, intriguing
ideas, movies, books, nature, and cultural ideals all have the potential to
awaken our imaginative minds. When we are touched by our muses, we understand
viscerally that we are capable of producing our own unique kind of
greatness.
Many people move through life unaware of the presence of their muse. This
lack of awareness can be compounded by the fact that we may have one muse
that remains with us throughout our lives, multiple muses that inspire us
concurrently, several muses that come and go as necessary, or a single muse
that touches us briefly at specific moments. You will know that you have
found your muse when you encounter a force that makes you feel courageous
enough to broaden the range of your creativity. The presence of this force
will erase your self-doubt and motivate you to give your thoughts and
feelings form. Should your muse continue to elude you, however, there are
steps you can take to increase your chances of falling under its inspired
influence. If you surround yourself with people who support you, keep a pen
and paper handy, immerse yourself in culture, and brainstorm frequently, you
will soon reconnect with your muse.
Once you have identified your muse, embrace it by giving yourself over to the
creative inspiration it provides. No matter what you are moved to create, you
will find that neither fear nor criticism can penetrate the wonderful bliss
that goes hand in hand with the act of taking an idea and turning it into
something the whole world can enjoy.
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