Another benefit of reading myths is enhancement to creative imagination. Myths generate powerful visual images in the mind. The practice of seeing visual imagery and participating in it is important to those involved in creative work. The art of embellishing the imagination can be increased with practice. Myths are rich in evocative images and rich in the feelings encouraged by these reflections.

Most ancient myths portray Gods and Goddesses who performed miraculous feats and conquered insurmountable odds. We are reminded by these tales that we have within ourselves the same penchant to conquer ourselves. We have allowed a veneer of doubt and low self esteem to cloud our expression of inherent creative talents. Myths embraced unleash our own power of self expression.

One of the salient beliefs of the Australian aborigines is that each and every person has some kind of special talent. In her book Mutant Message, Marlo Morgan took a walk-about with the aborigines for four months. She learned first hand that though their lives were very simple, their myths were very much alive in their daily lives and their creative powers were always present. Each individual was revered for his special talent and it was made useful to the tribe as a whole.

Because myths are universal in scope they are also timeless. There is an eternal quality to the ancient mythological tales and characters. They live within us today. Their struggles go on today, only with different environments. Get in touch with your own personal hero and emulate those qualities. See yourself as courageously conquering your weaknesses. Imagine that you have overcome your fears and self doubt. As you strengthen your own imaginative qualities, these attributes will manifest in your life.

One segment of Campbell's Power of Myth is that of "Sacrifice and Bliss." He encourages his pupils: "I always tell my students to follow their bliss - where the deep sense of being is from, and where your body and soul want to go. When you have that feeling, then stay with it, and don't let anyone throw you off...and doors will open where you didn't know they were going to be."

That’s a powerful statement, "doors will open where you didn’t know they were going to be." And yet it’s true. Creative work is an act of love, and if expressed from that feeling of joy will take you into areas you only dream about. Don’t underestimate your own powerful creative desires and where they are pulling you. Allow them to blossom and you will find that life lived creatively is much more enchanting that you ever thought possible.