Tardiana - derived from the Latin word tardus, meaning slow or delayed
Faced with the Herculean task of cleaning out my storage room (and coming up with a publisher’s letter), I found myself in desperate need of divine intervention. Inspired by this month's feature, I decided I should call upon the nine Muses to aid me in this seemingly insurmountable chore.
First, I’d invoke Calliope, the Muse of Poetry. Her grandiose vision would turn the task into an adventure. Next, Clio, the Muse of History, would appear to help me categorize my belongings. Enter Erato, the Muse of Love, who would assist with sentimental treasures like high school prom photos. Euterpe, the Muse of Music, would provide a melodious background as I throw out my Van Halen and Molly Hatchet 8-track tapes. Melpomene and Thalia, the Muses of Tragedy and Comedy, would help me laugh at the absurdity of some of the items I have kept.
Perhaps Polyhymnia, the Muse of Sacred Hymns, would help me appreciate the heirlooms and family artifacts. Terpsichore, the Muse of Dance, would keep me moving as I move boxes from one corner to the other corner rather than getting rid of the boxes. And finally, Urania, the Muse of Astronomy, would offer a cosmic perspective, reminding me that in the grand scheme of the universe, this task I'm undertaking is but a small part of my life's journey. In other words, why not put it off until tomorrow?!
In the rich tapestry of Greek mythology, there is no Muse dedicated to procrastination. Maybe there should be!
Where are you Tardiana?
