Using Your Muse: Inspiring Your Journey to the Human You Want to Become
- Shelly Straub
- Jan 8
- 2 min read

Using Your Muse
Research Your Muse’s Life and Journey
Learn more about your chosen muse. Dive into their history, their triumphs, their struggles, and the ways they’ve transformed over time. This step gives you a better understanding of how they grew into their iconic status, reminding you that growth is a process. Read biographies, listen to interviews, and explore the works that showcase their essence.
Embody Their Energy in Small Ways
Look for small, daily rituals to honor and embody your muse’s qualities. This might mean listening to music that moves you, adopting a particular style, or incorporating daily acts of creativity. These small steps help build confidence and bring your muse’s energy into your own life. Try wearing a flowing scarf or hat, play music that makes you feel empowered, or create a quiet ritual to connect with your intuition.
Adopt a Signature Style Element
Every muse has a distinctive element that makes them unforgettable. Whether it’s a specific accessory, color palette, or way of dressing, find something that helps you feel connected to the essence of your muse while reflecting your own unique twist.
Write a Letter to Your Muse
In a journal, write a letter to your muse expressing what they mean to you, the qualities you admire, and the inspiration they bring to your life. This exercise will deepen your connection and clarify how their qualities align with your own journey. What would you say to your muse if your could thank them personally for their influence on your life?
Craft an Affirmation Inspired by Your Muse
Write a personal affirmation that combines the essence of your muse with the qualities you’re cultivating in yourself. Repeat this affirmation daily to anchor those qualities in your mind and spirit. “I embrace my intuition, creativity, and the mystery within me, just as my muse does.”
Find Your “Muse Moments” Each Day
Set aside time each day to fully embody the qualities you admire in your muse. These moments can be simple: sit quietly, meditate on those qualities, or immerse yourself in a creative activity that reminds you of the muse within. You might find yourself connecting with music, spending time in nature, or journaling, allowing space for that creative, intuitive energy to flow.
Create a Closing Ritual to Honor Your Muse’s Impact
After you feel you’ve fully embodied the inspiration of your muse and integrated their qualities into your life, create a small closing ritual. This could be lighting a candle, listening to a song that represents this period, or writing a thank-you in your journal. Honor this influence as a part of your journey.
Choosing a Muse isn’t about idolizing someone; it’s about recognizing a part of yourself in them. It’s about seeing your potential reflected in another person’s life and story.
Allow your Muse to remind you of your resilience, creativity, and power. Return to their energy whenever you need strength, and remember that they, too, faced challenges on their path to becoming who they are. Just as they found their way, you are finding yours.
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