creative energy is the mother of money — kening zhu

It takes a community, this creative life, this risk of rejection, disappointment, failure as we give of our time and our energy and our work in generosity, without demanding affirmation or reward. Believing that creativity is first and foremost a gift to be given, not a commodity to be traded.

Creative energy has a surging, dynamic quality; it exists to flow toward some purpose. This energy acts as a double-edged sword; if it isn’t used for constructive purposes, it gets discharged in destructive ways. If our creative energy gets blocked altogether, like water

When you choose to produce creative work, you’re solving a problem. Not just for you, but for those who will encounter what you’ve made. By putting yourself on the hook, you’re performing a generous act. You are sharing insight and love and magic. And the more it spreads, the more it’s worth to all of those who are lucky enough to experience your c

Perhaps equally important, we begin to fund the creative reserves we will draw on in fulfilling our artistry.

Creative work is not a selfish act or a bid for attention on the part of the actor. It's a gift to the world and every being in it. Don't cheat us of your contribution. Give us what you've got.