Stubbornness—we’ve all experienced it, either within ourselves or in someone close to us. It can show up as resistance to change, difficulty forgiving, or a rigid attachment to our own viewpoint. While being determined has its virtues, stubbornness as a trapped emotion can quietly shape our relationships, choices, and health in ways we might not even recognize.
What Is a Trapped Emotion?
In The Emotion Code by Dr. Bradley Nelson, a trapped emotion is defined as a ball of emotional energy from an unprocessed experience that becomes lodged in the body. These unresolved emotions can disrupt our physical well-being, cloud our thinking, and contribute to emotional reactivity.
“Trapped emotions are literally balls of energy, vibrating at different frequencies depending on the emotion… they can get stuck anywhere in the body and affect the tissues around them.” — Dr. Bradley Nelson
When stubbornness becomes trapped, it may manifest as being unbendable, headstrong, resistant, or unwilling to forgive. While this reaction may have originated from a need to protect ourselves, when left unaddressed, it can create distance in relationships and prevent us from growing into new, more empowered ways of being.
How Stubbornness Affects Those Around Us
Unresolved stubbornness can act like an emotional wall. It sends an unconscious message:
“I’m not willing to see this differently.”
Loved ones may feel shut out, unheard, or exhausted from trying to connect. Communication breaks down. Compassion feels blocked. And what’s left is tension, misunderstanding, and emotional distance.
This isn’t because we don’t care—it’s because emotional resistance has taken root.
The Internal Impact of Holding On
Holding on to stubbornness affects more than just our relationships. It can:
- Create tension in the chest, shoulders, or jaw
- Lead to mental rigidity, making problem-solving difficult
- Result in emotional burnout from constantly defending one’s position
- Limit the body’s natural energy flow, disrupting wellness
The cost of carrying this emotion is high—but the good news is, you can release it.
A Gentle Guided Meditation to Help You Let Go
I invite you to experience a powerful, yet gentle guided meditation designed to help you identify and release the trapped emotion of stubbornness.
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👉 Releasing the Trapped Emotion of Stubbornness – Guided Meditation
This meditation includes:
- Grounding and breathwork
- Progressive body relaxation
- Visualization and heart-opening affirmations
- Supportive guidance to move beyond rigidity and into grace
Whether you’ve noticed stubbornness in yourself or have been impacted by the resistance of someone close to you, this practice can help restore harmony.
You Don’t Have to Do It Alone
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✔ Release trapped emotional patterns
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✔ Reconnect with their true essence
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Final Thoughts
Stubbornness may have once served to protect you—but you no longer need to carry that weight. Releasing it is not about weakness; it’s about stepping into a freer, softer, more empowered version of yourself.
You are worthy of that peace. And the people around you will feel the ripple effects of your healing.
Share the Light
If this meditation or blog post resonates with you, please consider sharing it with someone who may also be struggling with stubbornness. Healing is a ripple effect—when you clear space within yourself, you give others permission to do the same.
With love and light,
Sheila Marina
Planet of Peace Energy Healing