Compelled to Create
Embracing Your Muse
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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The Daily OM
Witches Of The Craft® 
Hello, I’ve just disovered your website the other night and just thought I would let you know that I think it’s really well set out with so much information in your archives that it ell take me ages to catch up with all your writing.
Thanks for sharing so much get info on your site. As a Crone of 51 yrs young now. Lol I don’t find that many sites on witchcraft with much in them to inspire me. However yours defintely does. I’m so glad that I found your site out in cyberspace. I always believe there is a reason for everything and not just coincidence. Serendipity I believe. I look forward to following your blog.
Blessed Be
Rose Lunafyre )O(
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It is a pleasure to have you with us, Rose. I am glad you have found the site and enjoying it. It does my heart good to hear such kind words as yours. I also believe everything happens for a reason. Sometimes those reasons are not readily available to us but they do come.
I hope you come to think of us as your home on the net. It is definitely good to hear from you and welcome, dear sister.
Goddess Bless You & Yours,
Lady A
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