Olabayo J. Awodirepo
(Witty_Pen)
Day 4/365
Muse and Momentum
Muse is that mysterious, magical force of inspiration. If you’ve ever stared at a blank screen (or paper) wondering where all your good ideas went, you’re not alone. Trust me, I’ve been there countless times. One of the reasons I’m doing this 365-day writing challenge is to welcome back my muse like that prodigal son returning home after squandering all his creative inheritance.
Finding your muse can be challenging, especially when you have a lot of “rògbòdìyàn” (chaos or drama) around you. Sometimes, it’s like trying to find a needle in a haystack while someone keeps tossing in more hay.
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While searching behind my lack of motivation through the final quarter of 2024, I realized something important: muses don’t always come to you; you must go looking for them. Sometimes, they’re in the pages of a favorite book, the lyrics of an old song, or even the random thoughts that hit you while doing chores. Creativity, after all, has a strange love affair with the mundane.
Momentum, on the other hand, is the muse’s workaholic cousin. Not as glamorous, but absolutely important. It is like that fire-lighter friend who shows up, rolls up their sleeves, and says, “Let’s get to work.” Undeniably, it’s the one pushing my muse to work, even though my inspiration seems lost in scrolling through Instagram reels.
For me, gaining momentum this year will be about showing up every day, whether or not I feel ready. I’ve set a goal to write a piece every day until December 31, 2025. I’ve learned that the muse I’m looking for often appears midway through the effort, not before. She is like that friend who shows up late to the party but brings the best snacks.
So, if you’re struggling to find your muse like I have, don’t overthink it. Start with what you have, even if it’s just a single word or an idea that seems too small. Momentum will turn it into something bigger.
As a golden rule, know that the muse loves a moving target. Start, and watch how the inspiration begins to flow.
On Day 5, I will talk about practical steps to find your muse. Before then, let me ask you. What gets your creative wheels turning? Let me know! I might just borrow your muse.