Divinely Creative: The Spiritual Path of Music Artist, Monelise | Maria Kheyfets

There is a moment in every creative woman’s life when creativity stops being something she does and becomes something she is. It becomes a way of living. A way of listening. A way of honouring the deepest parts of herself. It becomes a spiritual practice.

This idea of creativity as a living myth came alive for me after connecting with multidisciplinary artist and singer songwriter Maria Kheyfets, known professionally as Monelise. Her body of work is ethereal, cinematic and layered with divine feminine archetypes, but what struck me most was not just her sound—it was the sacred intentionality behind it.

Her creativity is not an act. It is a lifestyle. A mythology that she’s consciously shaping every day.

And I believe this is a powerful invitation for all of us.

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Summary:

Creativity and spirituality walk the same path

For many women, creativity and spirituality awaken in tandem. One mirrors the other. One deepens the other. When you nurture your creative expression, you strengthen your spiritual awareness. When you nurture your spiritual life, your creativity becomes richer, braver, more alive.

Maria describes creativity as her spiritual anchor.
I describe it as a gateway into your inner truth.
Both perspectives meet in the same place:
Creativity is how your soul speaks.

It’s how you access meaning.
It’s how you reconnect with the parts of yourself that get quiet under the pressure of daily life.
It’s how you remember who you are beneath the roles, expectations and noise.

For midlife women experiencing a spiritual awakening, this mirroring becomes even clearer. Your creative desires begin reflecting your emotional and spiritual growth. Your art becomes a map of your evolution.

The truth about prolific creativity: devotion over inspiration

One of the most awe-inspiring parts of Maria’s journey is the year she committed to writing 100 songs. Not in 100 days. In a full year—with life, travel, distractions and setbacks woven in.

What she discovered is something every creative woman needs to hear:

The messy middle is unavoidable.
Most days will feel ordinary.
Your best work will likely come after you want to give up.

She shared that the majority of her songs felt “not good,” uninspired or flat. But around the ninetieth song, something shifted. Her voice expanded. Her ideas sharpened. The channel opened.

This is the truth so many women forget:

Consistency creates clarity.
Devotion creates breakthroughs.
Showing up creates magic.

Creativity becomes spiritual when you honour it even on the days it feels quiet.

Living myth: your life as your art

One of the most beautiful concepts Maria shared is the idea of living myth. She doesn’t confine her creativity to songwriting. It infuses everything, her rituals, her home, her morning coffee, the way she observes the world, the archetypes she explores, the stories she tells.

Her art is not separate from her life. Her life is her art.

And this is a powerful reframe for women who believe creativity must be a big dramatic process. In reality, soulful creativity grows in small, intentional, everyday choices.

Living myth means:

• You treat your life as a work of art
• You allow storytelling to shape your identity
• You move through the world with curiosity and reverence
• You see meaning in your seasons, lessons and challenges
• You create space for your soul to speak

Your creative life becomes richer the moment you stop seeing it as something outside of you.

Ritual: the quiet doorway into your inner world

One of the misconceptions women often hold is that creative rituals must be elaborate or mystical. But the rituals that sustain a creative life are often remarkably simple.

Maria returns again and again to one non-negotiable ritual: time with herself.

A morning coffee alone. A journal open. A moment to hear her own thoughts before the world becomes loud.

Rituals don’t have to be perfect, they must simply be yours.

Grounding practices like:

• A slow morning routine
• A few minutes of yoga
• Breathwork
• Sitting with your artwork
• A walk without your phone
• Writing down an intention before you begin
• Setting the emotional tone for your creative time

These simple choices help you move out of your head and into your body, where your creative essence lives.

The power of witnessing your own art

One of the biggest transformations women experience in their creative awakening is learning how to witness their own art.

Not rush past it.
Not judge it.
Not diminish it.

But sit with it.
Observe it.
Feel it.
Allow it to speak.

When you witness your own creation, whether it’s a drawing, a song, a journal page, a poem, or a simple sketch, you strengthen your creative identity. You learn to trust your voice. You learn to validate your truth without waiting for external approval.

Sharing your art with others is powerful. But witnessing your own art is foundational.

For the woman feeling a creative whisper…

If there’s a creative whisper inside your heart right now, an idea, a longing, a quiet desire, this is your reminder:

You do not need to be talented to begin.
You do not need to be inspired every day.
You do not need permission.
You do not need certainty.

You simply need devotion. Presence. Curiosity. A willingness to fall in love with your own story.

Your life is a myth in motion. Your creativity is the language your soul wants to speak. And your spiritual awakening is guiding you toward a deeper, more empowered expression of who you truly are.

You don’t need to create masterpieces. You only need to create honestly.

Reflection for You:

^{Maria Kheyfets (Monelise)}

_{Maria Kheyfets is a prolific singer-songwriter who wrote an astonishing 100 songs in just one year. Her music is often described as cinematic and world-building, weaving myth, archetype, and the divine feminine into soundscapes that feel like portals into another realm. Beyond her own artistry, Maria is passionate about the rituals and creative practices that sustain prolific output, and how spirituality and storytelling shape the songs we write. She’s also been featured on the award-winning podcast Unleash Your Inner Creative.}

_{Website: https://monelise.com/}

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