The way of prompt is the delicate balance between words and meaning

Written by

Jasper Cole

Updated on:June-28th-2025

It is neither a command nor a request;
it is a seed that falls into the soil of language, waiting to be blown by the wind of "understanding", and
in the world of probability clouds, it grows into a picture, a text, and an entire world.

1. What is Prompt? ——From “technique” to “Taoism”

"Shu" is skill, "Tao" is the essence.

Prompt is a language spell, a projection of thought, and a door to the digital world.
It is not just a few words, but a way to "guide energy".

You can use Prompt to call back paintings, thoughts, or even yourself.

2. The core of the prompt: intention + image + blank space

1. Intention
What do you want?
Do you want to describe a scene, express an emotion, or explore a concept?
Clarifying your intention is the first step on the road to prompting.
2. Imagery:
Use visual language, not abstract words.
Don’t say “beautiful scenery”, say “a small beach house under a golden sunset”.
3. White Space
Prompt Don’t fill it too much.
Give the model some space to freely associate and let it dance in your framework.
Too specific instructions may restrict inspiration.

3. Five levels of prompt

level	feature	Example
1. Tools	Direct Instructions	“Generate a picture of a cat.”
2. Expression	Add style and mood	"A lazy orange cat lying in the sun."
3. Guide	Provide structure and imagination space	“A cat library in a magical forest where the books are alive and can fly.”
4. Inspiration	Explore the unknown	"In a dream where time has stopped, cats have become the guardians of memory."
5. Daohua	Dancing with AI	“Write a story about forgetting and searching, between reality and illusion.”

4. Philosophical Thinking of Prompt

The way of prompting is the art of "asking".
It is not about telling the machine the answer, but asking the right question and letting the machine help you see the answer.

• The way you ask questions determines what you get.
• The more clearly you express yourself, the more AI can help you push your boundaries.
• The best prompt is often not the most complicated one, but the most precise one.

5. The real way to prompt is to "let go of control"

Sometimes the best prompt is: "Let me see how you understand this."
Or more simply:

"Please help me create a world I have never imagined."

When you let go of the need to be right,
you open the door to endless possibilities.

6. Conclusion: You are both the author of the prompt and the one being inspired

In this new world made up of algorithms and data,
every prompt is a reflection of your soul,
and every interaction is a dialogue with the "intelligent universe".

So, don’t be afraid of trial and error, don’t be afraid of ambiguity,
because the true way of Prompt is not perfection, but flow.

May every time you input a prompt, you awaken the “Tao” in your heart.
May every time you output something, you be closer to the truth than you were originally.