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Fate And The Daemon
The story goes that Socrates was possessed by a demon who told him what his true vocation would be. The same happened to Goethe, who explained in his book Poetry and Truth that he had to thank his demonic creature for his poetic and scientific achievements. The words “demonic” and “demon” probably make you think of some evil, but what we’re talking about today is quite the opposite. A daemon isn’t malevolent, it’s a source of positive inspiration.
Thomas Carlyle said that a person without a purpose is like a boat without a rudder. It’s true; very few things have as strong an impact on your happiness as having a goal. One way to find your way in this world is to get in touch with your daemon. Search deep within to find the spirit that’ll help you develop and grow into the very best version of yourself.
When you’re in touch with your daemon, they’ll ask you to transform your monsters into muses. That means that creativity comes from daily discipline. The most creative people are those who know what they want, set goals to get there, and work every day on achieving their objectives.
— Valeria Sabater
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“When your Daemon is in charge, don’t try to think consciously. Drift, wait, and obey.”
-Rudyard Kipling
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