Ancient Greek mythology tells of the Muses, the goddesses who inspire the creation of literature and the arts. They were considered the source of the knowledge.
Let’s face it. Our creative inspiration can ebb and flow. But if you’re making your living from your creative output you can’t always wait for the Muses to show up. We need to get crackin’.
I don’t believe in forcing one’s creative expression. If you’re just utterly exhausted or you are just not feeling it, then you’re not.
But I have found that nine times out of ten, if I just show up in front of my easel, supplies out and brush in hand, the Muses shows up. Yes. The energy to create appears.
This discipline is vital as I have a commissioned based art business and I have deadlines and obligations that must be met.
Now there is that one in ten chance that I’m still not going to feel it. That’s fine. I just let myself off the hook, go rejuvenate, and come back later.
Do you know what rejuvenates you? Is it a bubble bath, a walk around the block, a good book, and chat with a friend?
If the muse is not there then just go plug into what gives you energy or what relaxes you.
But if you are not feeling it, just try. Prepare to create and then see if the muse shows up.
If you keep an open mind, the energy can show up. If it’s just not there then go refuel.
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So true! We don’t succeed alone.
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Thanks! I also find that I need inspiration daily. I don’t get very good inspiration mileage. I watch creative music videos or foreign films to get inspired. The different ways of thinking/expression are always good for the mind.