Noticing What Built You
Bliss is within you. All you have to do is listen for it.
Noticing What Built You
Noticing What Built You
Bliss is within you. All you have to do is listen for it.
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In this episode, I open up about my own journey with legacy, joy, and the power of remembering. I reflect on how, in the midst of building the life I dreamed of, I almost missed the fact that I was already living it. Inspired by a conversation about my grandfather—an author and entrepreneur who unknowingly left me a blueprint for the life I have today—I explore how our past and our lineage can shape our present in ways we don’t always notice. I invite you to pause, look around, and recognize the dreams you’ve already made real, and to honor the people and experiences that paved the way for you. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the pursuit of “more,” this episode is your reminder that sometimes, the joy you’re seeking is already here.
Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction: Joy doesn’t have to come from something new
00:54 – Announcement: Listen Up Hub coaching circle
02:11 – The art of remembering
03:41 – Story: My grandfather’s book and family legacy
06:36 – My father’s career and merging legacies
09:42 – Realization: My grandfather as a pioneer and the blueprint I was living
11:03 – Childhood memories in my grandfather’s office
14:03 – Contrasting my father’s and grandfather’s lifestyles
17:42 – The importance of recognizing joy in what already is
20:57 – Invitation: Reflect on your journey and honor your legacy
Key Points Discussed
1. Introduction
- I invite you to join my new six-month coaching circle, Bliss’n Up Hub, launching August 4.
- Reconnecting the theme of today’s episode to last week’s: The Art of Remembering.
2. Realizing Joy in What Already Is
- A client asked if I was related to the author of a famous Cuban book—who happens to be my grandfather.
- This sparked deep reflection and joy, not just about the question, but about his legacy and how it lives in me.
- I realized I’d often talked publicly about my father, but never really honored my grandfather’s influence—until now.
3. Bridging My Two Legacies
- My father was a speaker and author, but I avoided his lifestyle for years because I wanted something more rooted—like being a wife and mom.
- After his passing, I felt called to carry on his legacy, but on my own terms.
- Only recently did I see that the life I’ve built mirrors my grandfather’s entrepreneurial, grounded way of working.
- I have unintentionally recreated his lifestyle—a home office, present family life, and deeply meaningful work.
4. The Power of Remembering
- Sharing my grandfather’s story on Instagram triggered the realization that I’ve been living a life I once dreamed of.
- I didn’t recognize the blueprint because I was too focused on forging my own path.
- This reminded me that joy and alignment don’t have to come from something new—they often come from what’s already there.
- Remembering connects us not only to gratitude but to legacy, identity, and self-worth.
5. Closing Reflections
- I encouraged listeners to reflect: What version of your old self would be amazed by your life today?
- Look for the trailblazers in your lineage—direct or distant—and honor the paths they paved.
Even if you’re not where you want to be, you can start building toward it now using the blueprints already within you.
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