The four elements earth, air, water, and fire are available to you when the game initially begins. Here is the shortest way to create Life, beginning with the four fundamental components.
To create a puddle, combine two waters.
To make Energy, combine two fires.
Create a Pond by mixing a puddle with water.
To make a lake, combine a pond and a body of water.
The Sea is created by combining a Lake and a Water.
Create Primordial Soup by combining the Sea and the Earth.
Life is created by adding Energy to the Primordial Soup.