You are Your Own Muse
A muse is a person or personified force who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist, which we oftentimes look to externally. This inspiration can be found within ourselves, and we can shift our vision to perceive ourselves as though we are art.
Begin to perceive yourself as if you are a painting or sculpture, with each intricate detail crafted to create the finished product. When in a museum or gallery, you do not see art and immediately find its flaws, but instead you appreciate its beauty. The imperfections do not ruin the piece altogether, and they are oftentimes intentionally placed. When you shift your perspective and see yourself as art, you develop a sense of gratitude and admiration. The physical attributes, perspective on the world, hobbies, and passions all are elements of a finished piece of art; like brushstrokes on a canvas.
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Filling your life with passion and beauty like art, music, literature, nature, spirituality, and movement can make your life art within itself. These elements all can let us find inspiration within ourselves and the life we’ve created for ourselves. You have the ability and power to create your own life. Each individual, like an artist, possesses the creative freedom to craft their work to their vision.
Falling in love with life can be the first step in falling in love with ourselves.
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To draw inspiration from yourself, you first must understand yourself. Connecting your thoughts to your actions, understanding how you perceive the world, your thought processes, and even just your mindset can all be very powerful in creating a deep relationship with yourself.
Some steps that can be incredibly beneficial in strengthening your relationship with yourself are journaling and yoga. Journaling allows you to meditate on your thoughts and feelings. The process of writing down your thoughts and reflecting can be powerful in manifesting your aspirations and processing your life. You can write about your day, feelings, random thoughts, song lyrics, quotes, aspirations, or anything that you draw inspiration from. Learn to become an observer of the world and take note of what draws inspiration or creativity.
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Also, yoga is an ancient practice that gives us the ability to connect the mind, body, and soul. The process of deep breathing and moving in a constant flow allows the spiritual and physical parts of ourselves to both connect and align.
Lastly, when becoming your source of inspiration and creativity, self-love is entirely life-changing. Learning to find empowerment and unconditional love within yourself will change your life, and remove the need to find it from anyone or anything else. The love you can give yourself reaches no limits and can be unconditional.
Finding inspiration and creativity within yourself can be an incredibly difficult but beautiful process; there is so much power in becoming your own muse.
Strike Out,
Emily Braunstein
Saint Augustine
Editors: Jessica Giraldo
Emily is a writer for Strike Magazine, Saint Augustine. She is an avid yoga enthusiast that you can probably find at a coffee shop or the beach writing poetry. You can reach her on Instagram @emilyybraunstein or email her at emilyybraunstein@gmail.com.
