What Is the Difference Between Forcing Things and Growing Things?

When I try to fit myself into a mold, I break my soul. But if I let go, slow down, sleep more, eat better, then – flop! the whole thing suddenly starts working.

William Paul Young, the author of the world-famous novel The Shack told a story about the art of violin makers.

First, they go to a bend in the river and look for hollow logs. Then, they go around tapping each one of them and listening to the sound they make.

The key is to find a log with the most unique sound. After drying it, the craftsman starts to car…