Creativity is not a gift. It's a cycle you can master.

You stumble across something, an image, idea, feeling, phrase, that lights you up.

“This is interesting.”

You begin to notice similar sparks. You collect related materials, fragments, references, and thoughts.

“There's a pattern forming here.”

You start turning scattered ideas into something more defined, a loose concept, a draft, a prototype.

“What if I combined these?”

You pause. You look back. You take stock of what you've done and wait for the next spark.

“Where is my curiosity pointing next?”

You experiment, iterate, or play. The idea gets tested through sketches, mockups, or conversations.

“Let's see what this could become.”

You commit to a direction and prepare for action. You build a framework, plan logistics, or choose the medium.

“This is the version I'll move forward with.”

The heavy lifting. You execute and refine. Progress is real but slow. Resistance may show up.

“Keep showing up. Keep shaping it.”

You wrap up, release, or share your work. You reflect, document, celebrate, or archive it.

“It's out there now. What did I learn?”