6 Unexpected Sources That Can Ignite Your Creative Spark!

Jeannine Hegelbach
6 min readMar 20, 2021
Photo by Ethan Hoover on Unsplash

In writing, filmmaking, painting, or composing, every masterpiece starts with a simple idea. It can be a melody you overhear in the park, a mysterious encounter in the subway or the way light falls on the landscape in front of you.

No matter what art form you are obsessed with, we all are on the hunt for that seed idea sending us on our next artistic journey.

We are all hungry to find the next breadcrumb on our path to artistic excellency.

Most often we stumble upon these little gems unexpectedly. For most of us, that happens far too infrequently. Here is how to open your channels to hearing your muse speak to you more often.

1. Memories — Internal Treasures

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Memories are a great source of inspiration. Dig through your childhood pictures. Listen to the old vinyl records that your parents used to listen to. Look for your old toys in the attic or the basement.

Memories are strongly connected to our senses. Even people with severe Dementia light up and start to speak again when they…

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Jeannine Hegelbach

writer & filmmaker, adventure & nature girl, playful & sparkling