"自由に創造するためには、まず勇気と意欲を持って手放すことが必要です：過去に成功した戦略を手放すこと… 偏見を手放すこと、幻想の基盤を手放すこと… 不満を手放すこと、被害者意識の根本原因を手放すこと… 愛されないという恐れを手放すこと…"
— Gordon MacKenzie
Simplified Meaning:
Creating new things requires us to be brave and to release old habits that might be holding us back. This means we can't just rely on what has worked before; sometimes, to make something new, we have to try different approaches. We also need to be aware of our own prejudices and misconceptions, which can cloud our judgment and creativity. Holding onto past grudges or feeling sorry for ourselves keeps us stuck in negative patterns and prevents us from moving forward. Lastly, we must face the fear that deep down, people might not love us. When we let all these things go, we open up a space for new ideas and allow ourselves the freedom to innovate and grow. For example, an artist might have always painted in a certain style because it was successful, but to create something truly original, they might have to let go of that style and experiment with new techniques and ideas.
