botanical studies of internet magic 03. this is a one way road
Mar 5, 2024
Discover a heartfelt journey of self-discovery as the speaker transitions from traditional employment to pursuing their passion for writing. They reflect on feelings of energetic depletion and the pressures of societal expectations. The concept of self-worth takes center stage, advocating for intrinsic value over external validation. Explore the tangled emotions tied to seeking creative fulfillment and the messy but rewarding pursuit of authenticity. It's a story of escaping the cycle of conventional jobs in favor of embracing a path that's truly their own.
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Repressed Creative
- Kinning felt like a ticking time bomb of repressed creative energy.
- She was a recovering "good Asian daughter" who rebelled against traditional career expectations.
Energetic Reciprocity
- Kinning realized that giving her energy to a job that didn't reciprocate felt depleting.
- This sparked her understanding of "energetic reciprocity" in work and creativity.
Safety vs. Compromise
- Kinning questioned the idea that safety requires compromise.
- She believed in pursuing her own path, giving 100% to her own work.