With the time pressures we all face, there is a tendency to want to get to a favorable conclusion as quickly as possible. But muses can be procrastinators. Great ideas come at their own convenience. They have to be nurtured, cajoled, possibly even bribed.
For me, getting my muse to open up usually requires some one on one time — a swim, a walk, painting a wall together. What do all these things have in common? They all involve repetitive physical activity. Hey, but that’s just what works for me.
How do you woo the muse? Chocolate? Long walks on the beach? A favorite chardonnay? I would love to hear your best tricks for soliciting those soft whispers of inspiration.
Hi Mary Ann, I want to walk into the picture. As for the muse, it often comes to me in the shower