Easy is OK
Hard, difficult, sacrifice. Our Puritan/ Calvin founders helpfully embedded the concept that anything worthwhile is accomplished through grindingly sweaty work. But what if it's not?
The Muse Keeps Appointments
In Greek and Roman times, poets were acknowledged as the recorders, the scribes for the inspiration delivered by their Muse. Creativity was a partnership. Without the Muse, a poet was lost. With the Muse, a poet was creative and transcendent. Which is not a bad idea at all.
Creativity and How to Get Some
Every few years, creativity rises to become the new, new thing. With an old history.