Inspiration: Just in Time….
Written by Michele T on October 16, 2007 – 3:30 pm -By
Photo Credit: moose_076
As this day, October 16th, approached, I began to panic. I had a deadline for a story, and just couldn’t seem to get the right feel, the right flow of my words. It seemed the harder I tried, the more chopped up and butchered my story became. I stepped away from the manuscript for a couple of days. I didn’t read it. I thought about it. I tossed ideas around in my mind, but I left it alone.
Last night, I sat down at my computer determined to have a date with my teasing muse. She dangled bits of inspiration just out of my reach for days! But she finally showed up. We danced for hours last night. She stimulated my mind, tickled my creative nooks, and told my fingers where to land on the keyboard.
Before I knew it, I had finished one story… then two… then a third that I hadn’t even considered before! I’m pleased with our date. It turned out well–much better than I could have imagined.
With the deadline, I felt like an hourglass was looming overhead and sand of golden hues was quickly spilling through the tiny passageway. As the last granule of sand made its way down the narrow tunnel, I hit Save. Thank you, muse, together we make a great team!
May you have the next dance with your muse, and may your hourglass work in your favor as you write the cyber highway…
Tags: Inspiration, Writing Thoughts
Posted in Creativity and Fun, Inspiration | 7 Comments »
October 16th, 2007 at 5:29 pm
Michele,
I’m glad you were able to get your story completed and a few others as well. Sometimes it takes a little pressure for our teasing muse to show up. Glad she did.
Please drop by my blog and pick up the “Spirit of Christmas” Award. You are a caring person and are deserving.
Have a Terrific Tuesday.
Mary
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October 16th, 2007 at 5:34 pm
Yes, sometimes pressure does the trick!
Thanks, for stopping by Mary.
*Off to check out “Spirit of Christmas Award.”
*Blushing over compliment*
Smiles,
Michele
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October 16th, 2007 at 10:52 pm
Hi Michele!
Your muse held you captive for a while, and wasn’t that wonderful! Send her my way now. I need a little inspiration as well!
I’m so glad you got your stories done and more. Who could ask for a better night? Your muse is happy now.
Keep writing away.
Cyber Hugs,
Renie
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October 16th, 2007 at 11:11 pm
Thanks, Renie!
Oh, if I can stand to part with her, I might try to send her your way…
Have a nice dance!
Smiles,
Michele
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October 16th, 2007 at 11:20 pm
It’s amazing how inspirational deadlines can be. Alas, in my case I usually write the article and then put aside the idea of doing more. Good on you for getting so many stories done. Don’t give your muse all that credit, take some for yourself, you deserve it!
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October 16th, 2007 at 11:25 pm
Thanks, Rebecca!
I’ve been told before that I do better under pressure ;0)
Thanks for your kind words and sweet compliments!
Smiles,
Michele
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October 16th, 2007 at 11:49 pm
Michele,
There is a little something waiting for you over at my blog. Thanks for being such an inspiration and for your regular visits to my blog.
Blessings,
Mary
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