The Muse

Muse is the thought or spirit that inspires an artist. In simpler words, that aha moment when the artist says "Eureka! I have a brilliant idea!" . It's the source of creativity embedded in the artist's mind.For instance, when Sir Isaac Newton got hit by an apple on the head while resting under a tree and came up with the theory of gravity and for some, it even goes to following weird ritual like drinking coffee each morning at a certain time to get that perfect idea. The idea of having a muse piqued my interest to write about it as it relates a lot with creativity. I, for example, have always deeply believe that creativity is obtained through procrastination.

I know what you're thinking, wait a second, procrastinate? You're lazy! That's not being productive! . Well, I wanna prove otherwise. Procrastination is a good thing, it involves us being in a relaxed state of mind. Uninterrupted, just us doing whatever we are doing like planting a flower, showering and do you realise that more often that not, your mind produces its most brilliant ideas when it isn't forced. That's when you're in the craetive flow. Your creative mind is activated. Brainstorming is a good strategy surely, but sometimes you couldn't get the best ones out and you're basically stuck in a rut so, stop thinking. Instead, go take a long walk, listen to that new song, go take a hot shower and eventually the muse will hits you in the head, I promise you that. Try it for yourself! :)

So, the next time someone says you're not being productive, you can argue and counter that by stating that you're taking time to get your own muse. Good luck and have fun while doing so my playful readers! Who knows, you might create the next  Titanic! Imagination is more important than knowledge. ;D