After a brief tour in acting, Twinkle Khanna found her true calling as an author. Today, she is also a successful entrepreneur, celebrated for her sharp wit and insightful writing through her books and columns. Recently, at an event with fellow author Amish Tripathi, Twinkle engaged him in a discussion about his writing style and playfully asked which deity he would choose to embody for a day. When the question was flipped back to her, Twinkle was quick with a clever response.Choosing Kaali MaaThe actress asked Amish which God he would choose to be if given the chance to be a deity for a day, adding that she already knew her own answer. She revealed, “I would be Kaali maa with my tongue sticking out at the world”. When Amish remarked that Kaali Maa is extremely powerful, Twinkle confidently acknowledged that she was aware of this.The Muse and Creative DisciplineIn a conversation shared on Tweak India’s YouTube channel, the two authors discussed the concept of “the muse.” Amish explained that in Greek mythology, muses are goddesses who inspire creativity. Twinkle highlighted that beyond receiving this blessing, a writer must maintain discipline to keep writing consistently. She stressed the importance of showing up at the desk every day, even if inspiration seems to be headed elsewhere, and making the effort to seize it.According to her, industry is key, and if a writer turns up daily, the muse will eventually arrive.Using the Muse to Stay RationalTwinkle shared that having a “muse” helps individuals stay rational by allowing them to avoid taking full responsibility for their failures. She explained that when the muse is involved, a person does not have to own their success, failure, or inability to write on any given day. Instead, they can attribute these outcomes to the muse. As long as one shows up and makes the effort, they have fulfilled their duty; whether the work turns out well or not is considered the muse’s doing.Twinkle believes this perspective helps many creative people cope with the challenges of their craft, as it can be an intimidating process. She also mentioned that she personally relies on this approach to maintain her sanity.Writing as a Path to Becoming a Better PersonShe shared that writing makes her feel like a better person. The actress described that while writing, she connects with a higher level of consciousness, which brings her greater empathy and less judgment. She acknowledged that in her everyday life she can be quite judgmental, but when she is at her desk writing, she feels she becomes a more compassionate and elevated version of herself.
