Balancing the Muse

If I am hungry, I reasoned, my mind is focused on eating; if I am sleepy, my mind is focused on sleep. Neither condition is right for my muse to flow freely.

The two ideas sat well with me: I am not the center of creativity, and I create best when I am in my best state. Therefore I do not have to choose between being balanced and being creative. Instead, I need to be balanced to prepare the ground for creativity.
- Hakeem Rahim