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The Art of Letting Go

Release the things that are holding you back and make space for what's next.
Jamie Bell 2 Jan 2026
The Art of Letting Go

I’ve been holding onto a lot of resentment lately. Resentment towards people, situations, and even myself. But the more I hold onto it, the more I realize that it’s just weighing me down.

It’s hard to let go of things that feel important or meaningful. But sometimes, the things we’re holding onto are actually the ones that are holding us back. They’re like anchors, keeping us stuck in the same old patterns and thought processes.

I’ve learned that letting go isn’t about being weak; it’s about being wise. It’s about recognizing that some things just aren’t serving us anymore and making space for something new.

So, take a moment to reflect on what you’re holding onto. Is it really worth the weight? Or can you release it and make room for something better?

Mindset Matters!

Each inspirational story delivers powerful life lessons, positive mindset reminders, and encouragement for self-improvement, mental strength, and purposeful living. Whether you’re searching for motivational stories for tough times, short stories about resilience and overcoming challenges, or inspirational reflections grounded in rural, northern, and Indigenous-informed community perspectives, this collection is designed to fuel optimism, confidence, and long-term success.

Through storytelling that highlights community leadership, youth empowerment, kindness, and values-based living, these inspirational short stories help readers in Manitoba, Northwestern Ontario, and beyond stay grounded, build inner strength, and move forward with clarity, hope, and possibility.

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Jamie Bell

Jamie Bell

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Jamie Bell is a Winnipeg-based interdisciplinary artist and strategist working at the intersection of media arts, community engagement, and public affairs. Among others, his work has been supported by the Canada Council for the Arts, the Manitoba Arts Council, and the OpenAI Researcher Access Program, with a focus on participatory media, strategic communications, and arts-based collaboration across northern and urban contexts.

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MANITOBA ARTS PROGRAMS

This platform, our Winnipeg, Manitoba hub and programs have been made possible with support from the Manitoba Arts Council Indigenous 360 Program. We gratefully acknowledge their funding and support in making the work we do possible.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Arts Incubator was seeded and piloted with strategic arts innovation funding from the Canada Council for the Arts Digital Greenhouse. We thank them for their investment, supporting northern arts capacity building and bringing the arts to life.

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NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO ARTS

This platform, our Northwestern Ontario hub and programs have been made possible with support from the Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects Program. We gratefully acknowledge their funding and support in making the work we do possible.

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