Embrace the Shake | Phil Hansen | TED Talks

In art school, Phil Hansen developed an unruly tremor in his hand that kept him from creating the pointillist drawings he loved. Hansen was devastated, floating without a sense of purpose. Until a neurologist made a simple suggestion: embrace this limitation ... and transcend it.

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[An_urag]

Ryan Humiston recommended me this video

[timfederwitz]

As an artist who recently developed ALS with spasticity, my shaking hands were devastating to me. Having never seen this TED talk, I had actually come up with "embrace the shake" myself... but that was literally about a month ago, and I still get frustrated at times because I am trying to still do the same "style" of art that I always did. That frustration usually has me avoiding things. My Physical Therapist, who has become a dear friend, sent me this and has been helping to push me to keep at it. So glad I found this and am inspired to think different with my art.

[j.k.s.]

Beautiful. I have essential tremor, and this gives me a whole new perspective. Thank you, Mr. Hansen.

[WhiteKillerRabbits]

This was one of the most amazing speeches/talks/lectures I've ever heard in my life

Thank you Ryan for bringing me here lol

[usamahhammour]

He astonished me completely and opened a horizon to people to rethink about their limitation.

[smitchiv]

The key to unlocking the unlimitedness in our lives is to acknowledge the limitedness of our lives! 

[melk.]

5:02 the revolving-canvas written-picture is such a beautiful idea 💙

[trinisuprazee]

agreed! many of us are shackled to our limitations and his perspective give us hope

[KillerXoX]

this is incredible, i fell in love with phil hansen's works when i was in high school, i even wrote essays about him.

Now i see him on TED. Simply Amazing.

[tsurumikutaro]

Dude in one phrase you're just gifted thanks for the philosophic view of your gift.

[rainbowrevolutiongayming]

I have the same issue. It's awesome to finally realize that there is a way around it.

[melvincrafton]

Thanks Phil for sharing your story. This was part of a class assignment however I got so much more out of your video then the assignment required.

[mcphotowhiz]

I also have ET and love the perspective of embracing the shake and using our limitations as a source of creative energy.

[sojuro]

So much creative talent. He's made so many pieces where time, materials, and camera angle changes could have instantly ruined the painting. He's used everything from fire and snow to hanging syringes, shoes, and letters as a brush.
It's just sad he almost gave up his career before choosing to see a doctor.

[mikerayburn]

The only other question is, why only a quarter of a million views? I'm going to share it with my list of 11, 000.

[stalati]

Thank you. This is one of the best videos I have seen. I have been trying for many years to let go of excess and try to do the best with what I have. Its a tough process. Thank you again for a great video!

[johnaustin]

Very inspiring! As one dealing with MS and its limitations. I am learning to change my perspectives and am inspired but how what was a limitation has become a strength. I love his concept of being the "box" helps get you out of the "box"

[railivi]

this should get more likes and views. this is amazing and very inspiring especially to those who loves art but feels insecurs

[Casandrachia]

"Embrace your limitations as a source of creativity, seize the limitations instead of the day."

I recall a novel that I used to read, which was amazing with memorable characters.
When the author was interviewed, he said that he doesn't plan the characters' personality beforehand.
Rather, he based them off their weaknesses, and built from there - which works stunningly well.

[gohar]

So good, so amazing, so inspiring. He should be talking all around the world, this is the outlook that the world needs now