botanical studies of internet magic 25. make the work, share the work
Jan 8, 2026
Kickstart your creative year with minimalist tips to navigate uncertainty. Embrace the mantra: make the work, share the work. Explore four guiding principles: agency, pleasure in the process, regenerativity, and authenticity. Learn how to define 'work' and why sharing is essential. Kin Ying shares personal practices and encourages small experiments to overcome creative blocks. Dive into practical prompts to identify your unique creative approach and take immediate action!
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Make Process Pleasurable
- Make the process pleasurable so you sustain long-term creation.
- If the work feels like grit or means-only-to-an-end, you'll likely quit or burn out.
Choose Regenerative Practices
- Aim for regenerativity: your work should replenish you and inspire more creation.
- Nourishment can be creative, relational, physical, or financial and varies by activity.
Create From Evolving Authenticity
- Create from authenticity and allow yourself to change over time.
- Sharing true work feels inexhaustible because truth is an infinite well.