"Books choose their authors; the act of creation is not entirely a rational and conscious one."

Creating a story or writing a book isn’t just about sitting down and deciding to pen something out. It’s as if the stories themselves have a mind of their own. They pick the right person to tell them, almost like they’re waiting for the perfect moment and the perfect individual. Think about it like this: the process is much more mystical and instinctive than we might imagine.

Take J.K. Rowling, for instance. She famously got the idea for Harry Potter while on a delayed train from Manchester to London. She didn’t plan it; the whole concept just appeared in her mind. She started thinking about this young boy who didn’t know he was a wizard and, boom, the world of Hogwarts began to unfold. She didn’t sit down and rationally decide to write about a young wizard. It was more like the story chose her to bring it to life.

Imagine you’re an artist, and you’re not quite sure what your next project should be. You start to feel a pull toward a particular subject or idea—maybe it’s constant dreams, maybe it’s something you can’t stop thinking about. That’s your story choosing you. It wants to be told, and you’re the one who needs to do it. It’s kind of magical when you think about it, right?

Now, how can you tap into this wisdom in your own life? First, don’t force it. If you have an idea that’s nagging at you, even if it doesn’t make perfect sense, explore it. Jot down notes, doodle sketches, talk about it out loud, whatever works for you. Just don’t ignore it. Your subconscious is trying to tell you something—listen.

A relatable scenario might be a songwriter who’s struggling to come up with new material. He’s tried sitting down every day, staring at the blank page, strumming his guitar, but nothing’s coming. Then, while he’s out on a walk, he hears snippets of a conversation about heartbreak. Suddenly, he’s hit with a flood of melodies and lyrics. He races back home to write them down. The song wasn’t forced; it found him when he least expected it because he was open to it.

So, the next time you’re feeling creatively stuck, remember that sometimes it’s not about what you want to create, but what wants to be created through you. Let the process be a bit mysterious, trust your instincts, and be ready to catch the ideas when they come. Creativity isn’t always logical. It’s often spontaneous, surprising, and beautifully unpredictable. And that’s the magic of it.