Which of the Following Describes the Illumination Step of the Creative

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the illumination step of the creative process?

A) Read, research, and learn everything possible about the problem.
B) Look at the problem from every angle, develop ideas, and generate as many alternatives as possible.
C) The mind may hit a blank wall and want to give up.
D) Try to put the conscious mind to rest to let the subconscious take over.
E) That unexpected moment when the idea comes, often when the mind is relaxed and doing something else. Consider: does it work and is it on strategy?