Inviting Her Into Your Home
Imagine being Creativity and wanting to visit someone who will be the vessel through which you bring ideas to life. What kind of space feels inviting to you? What kind of reception would you like? I treat my Creative Muse as an honored guest when I welcome her into my space. This is how I create a sacred space to welcome creativity.
“I can hear my muse whispering tenderly in my ear. There is a story that wants to be told, and I’m merely its chosen vessel.“
~Dipa Sanatani
Setting Up the Space
I start by lighting a candle and adding the appropriate essential oil into the diffuser. Some days I use soothing, calming oils; some days I use high energy oils. It all depends on how my muse is presenting herself. Then I clear off my work surfaces from any distracting debris; we both want plenty of room for her ideas to flow. I bring out various metal shapes along with my enamel color tiles. We both love letting the colors speak. Finally, I bring forth my tools. I store many of them in vessels created by other artists. Their creative energy comes through those pieces making the space even more inviting.
And then I get quiet…
Sometimes the quiet lasts for a long time as the muse looks at colors and shapes. Most of the time, though, the quiet is merely seconds before my muse is offering ideas. Sometimes I’m moving so quickly assuring I make note of all of the things she wants me to bring forth.
I Become Her Vessel
From that point, we work together. I often feel that this body is the vessel for her to pour her energies into. My hands become her hands and my eyes locate the components to allow her vision to come to life.
Remember Gratitude
Of course, after a session together, I thank her for visiting me and send her off with little tokens of love. I remind her she is always welcome. Below you can see some of our collaborations. Follow the links to purchase
