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THE CYCLE OF CREATIVE CONSCIOUSNESS
The creative process cycles through three realms of consciousness, as illustrated in
the triangle above. There are various stages, as illustrated on the circumference of the
circle. The stages shown here are extended from G. Wallas' four stages depicted in The
Art of Thought (1926). It is not a linear process and is shown as such here only for
convenience. One may move back and forth through the various stages and realms of
consciousness as the process continues.
 | It begins with a broad base in the physical world, the Preparation stage. |
| We then form symbols in our mental reasoning; this is Incubation. |
| The Illumination (or Inspiration) stage occurs when we surpass reasoning
and allow ourselves to merge with the unknown in contemplation. We find a new
"Vantage Point." |
| This creative inspiration is then converted back into symbols that we verify internally
in the Confirmation stage. |
| Finally, the creative product is formed in the world of the senses and validated by its usefulness (Validation stage). |
Vantage Quest accelerates the reverie, thus allowing access to the contemplative state in which symbols are transformed.
For more on the creative process read the article: Accessing Your Inner Creator
