The Art of Letting Go

In the final episode of Season One of "The Art of Letting Go", host James Steensma reflects on the year that was 2020, the issues that plagued us, and the successes and moments of joy in his own life. Along the way, Steensma previews the second season and encourages listeners to continue to #DoBetterBeBetter, and shares his love of Barry Manilow concerts. TMI? There's only one way to know: Listen now to episode 15 of "The Art of Letting Go"! 

COVID-19 is an Equal Opportunity Virus; it doesn't care who you are, and it can come out of nowhere. Host James Steensma (and his wife, Maggie) got the virus in the weeks leading up to Christmas, 2020. For Steensma, each day brought new symptoms, and by December 31, he questioned whether "tomorrow" would even come. He shares his story, and along the way encourages us to be a little kinder, a little more forgiving, a lot more loving, and - above all - to #DoBetterBeBetter.

Episode 12 of Season One discusses how being "comfortable" can ultimately leave us unmoving and unfeeling. However, does this mean we should exhibit risky behaviors instead? Host James Steensma ponders these ideas in "Comfortably Numb", the current installment of "The Art of Letting Go". Additionally, a challenge is posed for 2021, along with an update to upcoming events for this podcast and others.

In "It's A Wonderful Life", the 11th episode of James Steensma's "The Art of Letting Go", the importance of community is discussed. Much like the fictitious movie of the same name, we each may sometimes need others outside of our "inner circle" to help us understand our worth. The art of letting go of the isolation and loneliness we may feel in the holiday season compels us to pay forward our own understanding to others in need. Along the way, we should take time to be grateful for the things and people in our lives that allow us to overcome and to make it through difficult times. As Steensma paraphrases from the movie, "No man is lonely (a failure) who has friends".