Word of the Day
afflatus (n)
An inspiration, a creative impulse
"She did not think herself a genius by any means; but when the writing fit came on, she gave herself up to it with entire abandon....The divine afflatus usually lasted a week or two, and then she emerged from her "vortex," hungry, sleepy, cross, or despondent."
--Louisa May Alcott, Little Women
If you have an afflatus, write it down! (Carry a notebook.) They tend to evaporate quickly, in my experience.
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