to accept something, start to use it, and develop it further/to use or try an idea
run with an idea
a situation in which nothing has yet been planned or decided, so that someone is free to decide what should happen or be done
work from a blank canvas
to become completely involved in something
immerse yourself in
If you bounce something off someone, you tell someone about an idea or plan in order to find out what they think of it
bounce sth off sb
a person's mood and the effect that mood has on the person’s thinking and behavior
be in the right state of mind/get into the right state of mind
following the physical feelings your body gives you that you are making the right or wrong decision
trust your instincts
to reach a point at which no more progress can be made
hit a wall
to jump start your creativity
spark your creative skills
