It takes hard work to let things go but I think when we do, we\u2019re a lot better off.\nToday I\u2019m talking about something I\u2019ve been thinking a lot about lately: letting go. I hate having anger or resentment on my plate, and I\u2019ve been thinking about why that is. I love to feel free, to be present without negative thoughts weighing me down or holding me captive. When I hold onto things, it eats me up and keeps me from making progress in my life and in my art.\n\nWhy? I think it has to do with creative resonance, and the role that being present plays in that process. You can\u2019t be present and do your best work if you\u2019re holding onto resentment or negativity. Plus if you\u2019re holding onto that negative energy, that\u2019s what you\u2019re putting out into the world and therefore attracting into your life. I don\u2019t know about you, but I would rather attract positive energy, people, and work into my life and business.\n\nSo today I\u2019m sharing with you three thoughts that have helped me let go of negativity and embrace positivity.\nThe way you show up in life is a reflection of the internal thoughts and processes and negative thoughts that you tell yourself.\n\nSome things we learn in this podcast:\n\n \tWhy do we hold onto bad things [1:20]\n \tHow to avoid burning time and energy on negative experiences [2:45]\n \tWhat holds you captive [3:15]\n \tHow anger and anxiety can manifest themselves physically [3:35]\n \tThe challenge of letting go of emotional trauma [4:35]\n \tThe value of emotional intelligence [5:05]\n \tWhy you should practice gratitude [5:50]\n \tHow meditation has helped me reduce stress [6:45]\n\nLinks mentioned:\n\n \tRead Healing Back Pain by Dr. Sarno\xa0\n \tListen to my interview with Emily Fletcher\xa0\n \tTake Emily\u2019s course online