Foundations of a Bliss-Full Life
Bliss is within you. All you have to do is listen for it.
Foundations of a Bliss-Full Life
Foundations of a Bliss-Full Life
Bliss is within you. All you have to do is listen for it.
Hey Bliss’ners! In this episode of Bliss’n Up, I’m diving deep into what it really means to lay the foundation for a blissful life. February is Foundation February, a time to be intentional about the structures that support our well-being—whether in relationships, mindset, wellness, or purpose. I explore the power of language in shaping our experience, the magic of romanticizing our journey, the importance of continuous growth, and the profound realization that our purpose is simply to be. I also share personal stories, insights from Marisa Peer and Marcus Aurelius, and an exercise to shift your perspective on life’s challenges. Let’s clear the skies so we can fully witness those fleeting yet powerful sparks of bliss.
Key Topics Discussed:
Introduction
- Welcome to episode 40 of Bliss’n Up!
- February’s theme: Foundation February – setting a deep, intentional foundation in various areas of life.
- Addressing the misconception that bliss is unattainable or too big of an emotion.
Four Foundations for a Blissful Life
- Adopting The Language
- How the words we use shape our experience.
- Inspiration from Marisa Peer on using affirmations and dramatic language to expand possibilities.
- Personal experience with language shaping reality (e.g., “having the best time” and noticing bliss).
- The importance of naming emotions to process and claim them.
- Romanticizing Your Life
- Reframing life’s experiences through storytelling.
- The victim vs. hero mindset in how we interpret events.
- Exercise: Write one version of an experience as a struggle and another as a journey of growth.
- Even painful moments can hold meaning and beauty, like finding bliss in final moments with a loved one.
- Seeking Growth
- Growth is essential to life—when we stop growing, we start dying.
- Facing challenges expands our capacity for bliss.
- A client’s breakthrough: overcoming a painful conversation led to an adrenaline rush similar to performing on stage.
- The connection between personal growth and reclaiming power.
- Understanding Your Purpose
- Inspired by Marcus Aurelius and Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl.
- Our true purpose is simply to exist and live fully.
- Purpose isn’t something to find, but rather something we live.
- Every experience—big or small—is an opportunity to contribute, connect, and witness life’s magic.
Closing Thoughts
- Bliss is like a shooting star—fleeting but always within reach if we create the right conditions.
- When we align our language, perspective, growth, and purpose, we clear the skies to recognize those sparks of bliss.
- A reflection for Sacred Sunday—what foundational shifts can you make to invite more bliss into your life?
LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:
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Past Monthly Theme Episodes:
Episode 39 – Monthly Review & February Intentions:https://carolinedeposada.com/episode-39/
Meditations – Marcus Aurelius: https://amzn.to/3EsLPAj
Man’s Search for Meaning – Viktor E. Frankl:https://amzn.to/4gja7dh
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