A Snapshot Can't? Tell the (Whole) Story

A photo can't show what preceded and caused that moment.

Likewise, a word can't stand in for a process, neither what the process requires--nor what it in turn produces.

"Failure"

What precedes it?

Exploration, openness to risk and ambiguity

What follows it?

Learning from it--and integrating it into our understanding

"Passion"

What precedes it?

Curiosity, a crush, flirtation...

What follows it?

Commitment and relationship.

"Flow"

What precedes it?

Struggle: frustration, anxiety & tension, (then release)

What follows it?

Recovery: memory consolidation, plateauing (till we repeat the process)