Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Flex Your Muscle


Thank you, Tara Lazar, for sharing this quote by Jess Keating. I LOVE it!

I think as writers, we have the tendency to sit and wait for that aha moment, the ever-fleeting muse or big idea to strike before sitting down to write in earnest.  At least, I know I often do. I may do writing-related tasks like research or jot down ideas, but I am often slower to just dive in and write initially and wait for that big thunderbolt of an idea to germinate more fully.

This quote really spoke to me as I love the idea of inspiration being a muscle...and one I must flex and work often, even when not feeling like it or when motivation is slow to strike. I frequently don't feel like lacing up my shoes and hopping on the treadmill, but I do.  Because it is good for me and my mental and physical health and well-being.  So why should writing inspiration be any different? It is definitely good for me mentally to write...physically may be another story with all the butt in chair and chocolate required:)

I aim to be better about flexing my inspiration muscle throughout this new year...consistently and often and not just sit back and wait for my muse to strike.  I will search her out and conquer! I hope you do the same. If inclined, please do share how you go about flexing your inspiration muscle.

2 comments:

  1. A great quote and one I must remember. Sometimes my muse gets pushed aside while I do other things. Ah, yes, but that chocolate helps us think. So I hope to listen to my muse when she whispers in my ear and do what she tells me.

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    1. I so agree, Beverly. It is difficult not to push it aside at times. I'm trying as well! Good luck to you and thanks, as always, for stopping by and leaving me a comment:)

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