Celebrating Life Whether You're 7 or 85
Bliss is within you. All you have to do is listen for it.
Celebrating Life Whether You're 7 or 85
Celebrating Life Whether You're 7 or 85
Bliss is within you. All you have to do is listen for it.
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Hey Bliss’ners! This episode is incredibly special as I celebrate my 45th birthday—a day that feels like divine synchronicity since it falls on a Sunday, the day my podcast airs. Birthdays are more than just milestones; they’re opportunities to honor the miracle of our existence and the breadcrumbs of wisdom life leaves us along the way. I reflect on the profound odds of being born (400 trillion to one!), share the lessons from my mentor, the extraordinary Susan Ford Collins—who also celebrates her 85th birthday today—and explore the wisdom I’d impart to my younger self, represented by my wonderful assistant’s vibrant 7-year-old Marie, who also shares this birthday. Together, we look at the past, embrace the present, and chart the path to a future filled with purpose, resilience, and gratitude. This is an episode to bookmark and revisit on your own birthday or to share with someone special as a reminder of life’s magic and your unique place in it.
Key Topics Discussed:
1. Reflecting on the Meaning of Birthdays
• The significance of birthdays as milestones.
• Acknowledging the personal and collective journey of aging.
• Celebrating the miracle of existence.
2. Connecting with Different Stages of Life
• Looking back on pivotal moments (e.g., childhood at 7, wisdom at 85).
• How past experiences shape our present perspective.
• Envisioning a fulfilling future while staying grounded in the now.
3. Cultivating Bliss Through Reflection
• How reflecting on your journey can create gratitude.
• The importance of marking milestones to acknowledge progress.
• Finding meaning and joy in both big celebrations and small, personal rituals.
4. Themes of Renewal and Growth
• Using birthdays as a moment to set intentions or revisit goals.
• Embracing the idea of rebirth each year.
• Viewing life as a continuous, evolving story.
LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:
The Joy of Success – https://a.co/d/2DqxrvU
Looking Over The Edge – https://a.co/d/fPq7UUn
The Only Reason We’re Alive | Spoken Word Poet IN-Q – https://youtu.be/Ms7wQI_Q5iU?si=DAzPjvTAfzXkKzWr
Book a 1 on 1 Coaching Call with me: https://calendly.com/carolinedeposada/intro-call
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