This sentence changed everything

Happy Sacred Sunday!

I’ve made a decision that’s taken me a long time to get to.

Well, that’s not entirely true.

The decision was made in July.

What’s taken me a long time is to bring that decision to life.

The gap between making a decision and the making the decision happen is where the word “trying” falls into. I wrote about the myth of “trying” here.

The trying loop is where many dreams and goals go to die.

Unless you turn the decision into execution.

Anyway, back to July.

I was sitting at lunch with my dear friend and mentor, Bruce Turkel.

I shared with him an idea I’d been pondering over for quite some time — that we all have sparks of bliss within us, and all we have to do is pay attention to them when they appear.  I wrote about the concept of sparks of bliss here.

“You’re creating a community of Blissteners,” Bruce said. “People who listen to their bliss.”

EXACTLY! I want to help people pay attention to the bliss that already exists in their life, because I know its there! And if it’s not, I want to teach them how to create a life that invites bliss in.

One way I wanted to do this was through a podcast.

As I smiled and finished my next bite, I mumbled, “Now I just need a name for my podcast.”

“Oh, that’s easy.” Bruce stated matter-of-factly.

“Bliss’n up! Get it? It’s a play on “listen up.”

The sparks of bliss inside me went wild. I was so grateful for Bruce’s brilliant brain, our friendship, and that moment. I was ready to go out and start my podcast.

But I didn’t.

I did many other things, but something held me back from launching the podcast.

And by something, of course, I mean me.

I didn’t feel quite ready to launch for mainly two reasons.

1. The idea of a podcast felt very illusive.

2. I wasn’t ready to COMMIT to the podcast.

And yet, I had already decided that this was going to happen.

When you’re not quite ready to go into full execution of an idea, but you’ve decided that you will take that path, one of the best things you can do to ensure your idea doesn’t die in the trying loop, is to tackle small big wins.

Although I wasn’t quite ready to commit to releasing my podcast into the world, I focused on other business goals that would support my eventual podcast.

I also primed the pump by getting the logo done, having my niece compose the music for the podcast, and learning from others who run their own podcasts.

Even so, when my close friends would ask, “When is the podcast coming out?” I didn’t have an answer for them.

Until this sentence changed everything

I was walking with my friend Betsy, processing and masterminding on life and business.

Amid our conversation, Betsy mentioned how important it was to create content that lasts.

As content creators, we often create “one-off” content. Meaning, we write an email, post on social media, or create a proposal — and despite all the work we put into it, we only use the content once. Furthermore, content gets lost in the cloud shortly after its released.

I want to make things that will last.

That was my big revelation.

This isn’t just about creating good content.

It’s about creating things that outlive us. Things our children and grandchildren can hear, use, or benefit from long after we’re gone.

It’s about legacy. I love that my children can read my father’s books and see his videos online. I wish I had more.

The Next Right Thing

I have spent years pouring my heart into writing you these emails. I’ve tried to share stories that inspire you to live a healthier, happier, and more meaningful life.

I want all this work to live on, and that requires putting it in formats that support that.

I’ve already begun with my book, Looking Over the Edge, but it’s time for more.

After a week of fasting to clear my mind, body, and soul, I finally have the clarity and courage to put a date on the calendar.

And you’re the first person I wanted to share it with.

Because whether or not you realize it, if you read my work, you’re already a blisstener!

So here it goes:

On Sunday, May 5th, I am launching the Bliss’n Up Podcast to the world.

Hopefully, this podcast will inspire you to live a life that sparks bliss, educate you on all things mindset, wellness, and relationships, and be a source of wisdom and guidance on your life path.

The podcast will air every Sacred Sunday along with our weekly moment of clarity email.

I shared this story with you today because on this Sacred Sunday I want you to think about the goals and dreams you have hanging out in the trying loop.

Are you feeling frustrated because you don’t know how to move from the decision to making it happen?

You’re not alone.

Sometimes you have to let things ruminate a bit before you’re ready to execute.

In the meantime, stay in the game, go for those small, big wins, and trust the process.

CINCO DE MAYO HERE WE COME!