Wanted: The Grounded Muse

I function most productively with a muse - a friend or a teacher or an article that gets me thinking, writing, researching, or creating. It's really hard not to be stimulated in this way. And hopefully there's a chance to continue developing the conversation, because I often move ahead with that expectation, whether its realistic to expect a continuing engagement or is just an assumed or hoped for wish. When it's a fantasy, or simply a poorly planned reality, there's a strong chance of disappointment, which usually causes my mood to take a nose-dive, and become disillusioned or get stuck and have to withdraw to recover....If I pick the right kind of muse, though, and proceed with a healthy dose of both honest desire and realistic expectations, then I might get the opportunity to work through the issues that arise with the people involved and move on to the 'advanced level' - or at least the things I work through won't be as frustrating for as long the next time they surface. That's the best kind of muse to have. If you can't get this kind of muse, I suggest being a little more detached from your lofty visions and expectations so that you can function with less disruption, and then maybe things will work out just fine on their own.