Why is it so hard to let go? Creating communion with your own art is magnificent, but it makes the act of saying goodbye so much harder.  Having poured your heart and soul into your painting, song, book, Tricia explores how and when it’s time to let go, via a stay at the YMCA. Mentioned in this episode:<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60965426-the-creative-act" target="_blank">The Creative Act: A way of being by Rick Rubin</a>Read more about why the YMCA became an unlikely anthem <a href="https://www.euronews.com/culture/2024/12/03/village-people-singer-thanks-donald-trump-for-using-ymca-and-denies-it-is-gay-anthem" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20250115-how-ymca-became-donald-trumps-unlikely-anthem" target="_blank">here</a><a href="https://www.chrisgallego.com/selling-your-art-stay-out-of-the-way/#:~:text=Thinking%20too%20much%20of%20the,non%2Dattachment%20to%20your%20art." target="_blank">Chris Gallego’s tips for selling your art</a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36317307-dancing-with-the-gods" target="_blank">Dancing with the Gods: Reflections on Life and Art by Keith Nerburn </a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18290401-show-your-work" target="_blank">Show your work!: 10 ways to share your creativity and get creative by Austin Kleon</a><a href="https://www.intenyearstime.com/donate" target="_blank">Support me with a donation</a><hr /> Hosted on Acast. See <a target="_blank" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Letting go of your art