This One Thing Can Kill Your Joy

Hey Bliss’ners! Today, I share a story about how a spontaneous pool party became an unexpected spark of bliss—and how it perfectly aligned with my long-held vision of cultural connection and family joy. I walk you through how setting intentions and letting go of rigid expectations can open the door to profound enjoyment, even when life doesn’t go exactly as planned. This July, our theme is “Enjoy,” and I invite you to join me in practicing the powerful skill of catching those fleeting, magical moments that align with the life you’re intentionally creating.

Key Points Discussed

1. Introduction

• I invite you to take a deep breath with me and set an intention for this episode.
  
  
• Our July theme is “Enjoy”, and today I’m sharing a story about how I caught a powerful spark of bliss in an everyday moment.
  
  
• Even if “enjoy” isn’t your personal theme this month, learning to enjoy life more is a skill worth developing.
  
  

2. The Vision and the Culture

• I reflect on my Cuban heritage and how deeply I was raised within that culture—Spanish language, Cuban food, salsa music.
  
  
• My kids, while still Cuban-American, aren’t as connected to the culture.
  
  
• I’ve had this vision in my head for years of throwing a salsa party to immerse them in that energy and help them fall in love with their roots.
  
  

3. The Unexpected Spark of Bliss

• I share the story of my sister’s birthday pool party—a day filled with family, food, music, and joy.
  
  
• The moment hit me: this was the salsa party I’d been visualizing all along—just in an unexpected form.
  
  
• It was a beautiful moment of alignment, and I recognized it because I was present and open.
  
  

4. The Joy Killer: Unmet Expectations

• I almost missed that spark of bliss because I had one expectation that wasn’t met—my husband arriving late.
  
  
• I explain how expectations can block enjoyment when we hold too tightly to how we think things should go.
  
  
• By releasing the need for perfection, I was able to fully enjoy the day—and feel even more bliss when he arrived.
  
  

5. Closing Remarks: Catch the Moment

• I encourage you to look for and catch those aligned moments this summer.
  
  
• Even if life is messy or noisy or not exactly how you imagined it, bliss lives in the present.
  
  
• If you need help designing a life you enjoy, I’d love to support you—reach out for a consultation.
  
  
• Remember: your dream life might already be happening—if you take the time to notice it.