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Nearly all creative possibilities are
related to the muses that inspire us. 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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