I'm a writer, and like anyone struggling to fit creative time in between family time, work and household stuff knows, there is a lot of frustration and, in my case, there were many unfinished projects. But then, several years ago, something shifted: I discovered my Muse. I’m not sure exactly how it happened, or the specific moment, but what I do remember is a period of time when something just clicked. Perhaps my Muse felt sorry for me, perhaps she was tired of waiting, or perhaps I’d reached a critical convergence of ideas and number of hours invested in writing combined with an undying passion for the creative process. Whatever it was, a door opened and out of the blue, I felt myself let go.  My need to control fell away and I found myself tapping into something much larger than just me. It felt as though a Divine Presence stepped in to help, not only with inspiration and ideas, but also with the actual execution of these ideas into forms that had structure, and yet flowed out onto the page.

The creative process shifted from a place of strain and struggle to effortless collaboration.  A weight was lifted when I discovered I simply had to show up and get out of the way, letting the work flow through me. This way of creating permeated all aspects of my life including my coaching practice, the classes I taught, the groups I facilitated, and whenever I spoke in public.

 It was as though I’d stumbled onto a big secret. 

Over time, I learned the importance of honoring this relationship with my Muse by treating my creative life in a sacred way. It was my desire to share this discovery that lead me to write a book. I self-published it in December 2018. It's called Creativity Alchemy: Accessing the Extraordinary Power of the Muse to Transform Your Art & Your Life

Working with my Muse, the creative process took on a much larger scope. I began to see a connection between my creative life and my spiritual life. My Muse created a natural bridge between these two aspects of my life. Now I see them as a continuous, seamless circle that draws from the same Source. In addition, my problem with finishing projects stopped being an issue. Working in partnership with my Muse elevated my confidence enough to push through most of the resistance, or fear that came up. I no longer tried to control or lead the process, but rather trusted the greater intelligence enough to follow it where it wanted to go.

Taking the control away from my ego and handing it over to my Muse also allowed me to remove any attachment I had to the outcome of my work. This freed me up to simply enjoy the journey, rather than focus only on the results of my efforts. It’s the alchemy of creativity at its best: a catalyst that uplifts, frees, and transforms you into that authentic soul, expressing yourself authentically as only you can.

What more could any creative spirit want than that?