Yo Yo Ma on Perfection

“Perfection is not very communicative…

If you are only worried about not making a mistake, you will communicate nothing.

You will have missed the point of making music, which is to make people feel something.”

– Yo Yo Ma
(via “Imagine” by Jonah Lehrer)

 

The hand that grasps is closed.
 
Only an open hand can receive.

 
If you want to receive inspiration, you need to release your grasp on perfection.

 

Your Turn

Where could you let go of perfection?

When you have managed to let it go, what inspiration have you received?

What makes letting go hard for you?

What helps you let go?

Share your thoughts in the comments.

 
 
Photo courtesy of the World Economic Forum via Flickr.