Hold With the Open Hand

Something I like to think about while improvising and well, making work in general - hold with the open hand.

Put out your hand palm up. Put something on it. That item is fully supported against gravity. You can move that item where you want to. If you want to drop is, just tilt your hand. If you had been grasping said item, you would have to open your hand and then tilt it the proper direction to let the item drop.

While improvising, support your idea fully but don't let your support get in the way.

As .38 Special sings :

Just hold on loosely, but don't let go
If you cling too tightly,
you're gonna lose control