Muses Abridged

 

Don't tell anyone, but The Nine Modern Day Muses (and a Bodyguard) are ten creative principles in the guise of Muses (and a bodyguard). In this personification, the creative priniciples are more approachable, appealing, and influential. Embracing "Muse personalities" activates our imagination so we already enter a realm where our creative motivation is heightened. The Muses each have a story about how they made the "Muse-cut", how they can help mortals break through blocks, and how to summon their energy. They each have a collection of quotes, journal exercises, writing and art prompts, even a barometer as to how you might be already operating in their particular sphere.

Here are the modern day Muses in a nutshell:

Aha-phrodite, Paying Attention and Possiblities (how to awaken your creative thinking)
Albert, Imagination & Innovation (how to break rules and think differently)
Bea Silly, Play,  Laughter & Dance (why play is so crucial to the creative process)
Muse Song, Nurturing, Encouragement & Good Company (how to change the tormenting voices in our heads to ones that empower our creative process)
Audacity, Courage & Uninhibited Uniquess (summoning up the courage and confidence vital to the creative process and sometimes more important than talent itself)
Spills,  Practice, Process & Imperfection (how to conquer fears of not being good enough)
Lull, Pause, Diversion & Gratitude (the importance of taking a break and embracing what already "is")
Shadow, Gifts of  the Dark Side (taking anger, sadness, quirkiness, and other emotions and siphoning the creative potential as well as the cultivation of compassion)
Marge, Okay-now-let’s-get-started (small steps that bypass fear, strategies to overcome procrastination for good)
The Bodyguard, A powerful force to protect our ideas, intention, and commitment.