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" rel="noopener noreferrer" 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" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20250115-how-ymca-became-donald-trumps-unlikely-anthem" rel="noopener noreferrer" 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." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chris Gallego’s tips for selling your art</a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36317307-dancing-with-the-gods" rel="noopener noreferrer" 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" rel="noopener noreferrer" 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" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Support me with a donation</a><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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Letting go of your art

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