Happy Sacred Sunday!
Ever find yourself disappointed when things donāt go the way you imagined?
Maybe itās a holiday, a milestone, or just a simple Sunday ā and somethingāsĀ off. You had a picture in your mind, and reality didnāt match it.
If youāre used to receiving this moment of clarity email early on Sunday mornings, you may have noticed it didnāt land in your inbox today.
Thatās because I was on Hutchinson Island for the Fourth of July, and the house I was staying at lost internet. No working computers, no TV, and barely any cell service.
So I couldnāt send the email as I usually do.
But that wasnāt the only thing out of the ordinaryā¦
It was also the first Fourth of July I didnāt spend withĀ my five fingers.Ā My husband stayed behind with our oldest, who had made plans with friends, and I headed to the beach with our two younger boys.
I could have been swept away by the unmet expectation that weĀ should all be together for a long holiday weekend,Ā but Iād just recorded a podcast about this very thing.
AboutĀ catching the moments, even when theyāre imperfect.
Once again I was reminded that ā¦
Expectations are the silent killer of joy.
When you depend on an ideal of whatĀ should beā¦ you miss the beauty of whatĀ is.
Thankfully, Iāve been building the muscle of enjoying whatĀ is. So even with the tech outages and our family split between cities, I had a blast.
I even enjoyed in a sunrise walk with the moms from our group!
And while I couldnāt write to you earlier this morningā¦ Iām here now. With a fresh reflection, and a new episode thatās deeply aligned with this theme.
If youāve ever:
Felt let down by unmet expectations
Struggled to stay present when life veers off script
Wanted to enjoy your life more, even in the midst of imperfectionsā¦
This episode is for you. Click below to tune in.
With you in the joy and the mess,
Blissān Up Podcast
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Happy Sacred Sunday!
The day I sat down to record this weekās episode of theĀ Blissān UpĀ podcast, I was looking forward to sharing that my husbandās birthday happened to land on a Sacred Sunday.
But it wasnāt until I pressed record and glanced over at my Big Ass Calendar that I noticed something ā¦
It was the 48th episode ofĀ Blissān Up.
And it was Orlandoās 48th birthday.
This fun little fact made me giddy.
In fact, these are the little synchronicities that I allow to shape what I call a magical life.
Notice my language here.
These are the little synchronicities that I allow toĀ shape what I call a magical life.
This is important because a magical life isnāt all magic.
My magical life is filled with challenges, stressors, disappointments, problems, and painful situations, just like everyone elseās. But peering through cracks of the puzzle, there are glimmers of synchronicities ā and I choose to pay attention to those. Itās the art of living with Big Eyes.
Marriage is no different.
You donāt stumble upon a magical marriage with the perfect human who was sent to this Earth just to make you happy.
No.
Marriage is full of ups and downs, harmony and discord,Ā bliss and pain, troubles and transformations.
And yet, you can choose to notice the magic peering through the cracks of your puzzle.
Thatās what weāve done over the last 18 years, and it has turned into a magical life and relationship.
So on a day like today, a little synchroncity like my 48th episode landing on my husbandās 48th birthday is enough to remind me that this life is magical indeed.
As you step into this new week and close out another month, I encourage you to reflect on the themes of your own life and relationships. What moments of synchronicity or magic can you find amid the chaos?
This weekās episode is part reflection, part celebration, and part love letter to what it looks like to build a meaningful and magical lifeĀ on purpose.
Tune in and letās step into April together.
Happy Sacred Sunday!
Have you ever had one of those days where youāre feeling extra good about yourself? Youāve got a pep in your step, youāre standing a little straighter, smiling a little brighter ā and it seems everywhere you go, people are nicer, more helpful, and even surprise you with unexpected kindness or generosity?
By contrast, have you ever had one of those days where you feel like youāve lost your mojo?You donātĀ lookĀ any different, but for some reason, the way others interact with you is completely different.
That, my friend, is magnetism.
Iāve spent the month of March thinking about, studying, and integrating magnetism, and Iāve gotta tell youā¦ itās pretty fascinating.
Thatās why today Iām keeping this Moment of Clarity email short and simple, and inviting you to dive into this morningās podcast episode.
Itās all about the difference betweenĀ magnetizingĀ andĀ manifesting.
Iām sharing timeless principles to help you nurture a magnetic experience in your life.
So jump right in.Ā 
Happy Sacred Sunday!
If there is something Iāve learned throughout my life, is that the way things ālookā on the outside are not always aligned with whatās going on inside.
This is especially true in relationships.
I have seen many picture-perfect families with deep cracks in their foundation.
On the flip side, I was raised in a family who, despite divorce, distance, and unconventional dynamics was deeply rooted in love, support, and unity.
My fascination with human behavior and relationship dynamics has led me to understand that:
You could be surrounded by people and feel all alone or you could appear alone but not feel lonely at all.
What it all comes down to is CONNECTION.
There are 3 types of connection:
Ā Connection to othersĀ Connection to yourselfĀ Connection to something bigger than you. (You could define this as GOD, Universe, Spirit, Your inner being, Your higher self, etc).
A sense of connection is the key to a meaningful, successful, blissful life.
So often, we encounter thoughts, habits, and patterns that interrupt these 3 levels of connection, causing us to feel alone, unsupported, and unfulfilled.
This is what I call Connection Interruptors.
On todayās podcast episode, I am revealing 5 Connection Interruptors that block us from feeling connected to others, ourselves, or to our higher power.
This is a must listen episode because itās going to help you notice and name the things that could be hurting your relationships.
In order to live with INTENTION, we must first Notice whatās working or not working, Name it to understand it, and then Nurture the thoughts, habits, and lifestyle that is aligned with the experience we long for.
Tune in to the podcast today, and please share this with your friends and family. The more awareness we create on this topic, the closer we come to fostering meaningful relationships.
Sending you so much love today and always.
P.S. Want to deepen your connections and create more meaningful relationships? Letās explore what true connection looks like and how to remove the blocks that keep us disconnected. Ready to dive in? Click here to learn more about working with me.Ā Ā Click here to learn more about working with me.Ā From now until March 13th I am offering 2 spots for a VIP day with me as part of our 6 month coaching experience. Donāt miss this opportunity!
Happy Sacred Sunday!
It feels like the older we get, the faster time seems to pass. Although I will say that Iāve noticed time moving faster for my kids than it did for us when we were younger. I think technology contributes to that.
In any event,
One day blends into the next, months slip by, and before we know it, another year has passed.
If youāre not careful, life can start to feel like a blur. Suddenly youāre running on autopilot, barely pausing long enough to catch your breath before the next urgency demands your attention.
I refuse to succumb to that.
Thatās why Iāve createdĀ a frameworkĀ to interrupt the snowball just enough to slow it down.
Itās a practice of presence.
Of marking time with meaning and reflection.
What if, instead of rushing through life, we became artisans of itā what if each month was a pearl and we wereĀ jewelers, carefully stringing together each pearl to createĀ something beautiful, meaningful, and uniquely ours?
Every month, you can carve out space to:Ā noticeĀ what has been,Ā nameĀ what matters most, andĀ nurtureĀ what you want to bring forward.
Itās not just about setting goalsāitās aboutĀ marking time, collecting the pearls of your experiences, and crafting a life that feels lived, not just passed through.
When you live like this, you hold in your hands a string of moments that tell a storyāa life youāve shaped with care and style, not one that justĀ happenedĀ to you.
This week on theĀ Blissān UpĀ Podcast, Iām sharing this concept and naming our theme for March.Ā
This theme is going toĀ pullĀ us forward instead ofĀ pushing usĀ into burnout.
It invites you to step into flow, to attract the energy, opportunities, and momentum that align with the life you truly want to live.
And I get to share a powerful story of a friend of mine who transformed her life when she stuck in a rut, with one simple mindset shift.
Tune into this weekās episode to blissān up.
And if youāre craving more intentionality in your life,Ā letās talk.Ā Iād love to help you craft a life thatĀ feelsĀ as beautiful as itĀ looks.
Happy Sacred Sunday!
A few months ago, I shared a personal story about my sisterās massive health crisis. At the time, we were fighting for a 20% chance to save her leg because we knew that, in her condition, losing her leg could be a death sentence.
She was in so much pain that she didnāt even want to fight. She just wanted the suffering to stop.
I canāt remember if I shared this onĀ episode 19, but in the middle of us making this difficult decision, I told my sister,
āSis, you canāt cut your leg just yet. You gotta give God the chance to perform a miracle!ā
I really felt at the time it would take a miracle to get my sister out of this point of no return, but we had to fight for it even if it wasnāt guaranteed.
The spoiler alert is that my sister successfully saved her leg.
But the real success was the chain of events that changed the trajectory of her life.
As I wrote this, it hit me: there were so many setbacks and challenges in this processābut in hindsight, it all feels like the miracle we made space for.
Thatās what todayās episode is aboutāclosing the loop on this journey and sharing all the synchronicities that unfolded.
But this isnāt just about my sister.
- If you or someone you love has ever struggled with obesity, addiction, or mental illnessā¦
- If youāve ever felt paralyzed by blame or shameā¦
- If you or someone you love is facing a big, scary life transformationā¦
- If you want to believe in the magic of synchronicity and the ripple effect of fighting for your 20%ā¦
Then this episode is for you.
Tune in and blissān up ... there are lessons for you here.
Sending you so much love today and always.
Happy Sacred Sunday!
In a life where so much happens that is out of your control, there are 2 things that you are fully responsible for:
What you THINK and what you DO.
Last week I shared I had fallen out of flow with the podcast, and the 3 mindset shifts you can use to when youāve fallen off track.
Well, this week Iām sharing 3 action steps you can take for the same reason.
Because the best way to produce positive results is when you synergistically combine your thoughts and actions.
Iāve seen it time and time again that action without aligned thinking and thinking without aligned action often produces poor and inconsistent results.
I called these actions āpower movesā because they are actions that help me step back into my power when I start to feel powerless.
This is foundational work.
Itās the kind of work that puts you back in the driverās seat when you feel the car is out of control. And thatās all you can do, my friend.
Everything else is a box of surprises.
Tune in and keep blissteningĀ 
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On this sacred Sunday, Iām thinking about our worldās interconnectedness.
How, if we pay attention, we find so many connections and commonalities with each other despite different religions, traditions, cultures, and environments.
We have so much to learn from each other, and if we set aside our biases and truly looked at the world through the lens of commonality, we would find much more that unites us than divides us.
Iāll give you an example.
This week I got to learn so much about Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year and this period theyāre currently celebrating called āThe 10 days of Awe.ā So much of what the Jewish people are practicing in their faith right now is aligned with the āClose the Loopā theme I chose for this October.
While at first glance, I chose the theme from a time management, productivity standpoint, learning more about the Jewish faith inspired me to dig deeper into the theme.
By learning about their practices, it has enhanced the way I will approach the rest of this month for myself.
Thatās what Iām exploring onĀ todayās podcast,Ā including some reflection questions to help you close the loops in your life and welcome a fresh, renewed version of yourself.
Plus, Iām sharing some uplifting news about my sisterās road to recovery from her recent amputation.
Tune in and have a great Sunday.
P.S. Our five-dayĀ RejuvaFAST challengeĀ is starting on October 20th. This fast, which mimics the effects of a full fast while allowing you to eat, is an excellent reset for your mind, body, and soul. It aligns beautifully with our theme of October and offers a chance to enhance your emotional and spiritual well-being. Plus, the first participants will receive an āI survived rejuvafastā t-shirt!Ā
Happy Sacred Sunday!
Are you the person who has a million tabs open in your web browser at once?
Do you ever feel like thatās exactly what your brain looks like?
Same here.Ā 
The entire month of September, I looked at my life, habits, and circumstances with āsimply soulfulā eyes.
If you donāt know what this means,Ā every month I choose a themeĀ for the month and I use that theme as my north star.
By the way, if you find this a little whacky, youāre not alone!
Funny story, our five fingers were hanging out in our living room talking about something. I canāt remember what it was.
But I said something like āoh, yes, we should do that. Thatās perfect for Simply Soulful September.ā
My husband glances at me, then at the kids, and with his dry tone says replies, āNo one talks like that, Caro.āĀ Ā
Orlando cracks me up because he knows Iām so quirky and heās always making fun of me for it ā¦ butĀ I knowĀ I plant seeds in his head and heāll be doing something and suddenly think, āthis is simply soul-fullāĀ 
The whole dynamic makes our marriage so fun.Ā (by the way, if you havenāt read our 17 Tips for a Bliss-Full Marriage, I share tips to create this kind of dynamic in your relationships.)
I digress.
The point is, the simply soul-full September theme was an invitation to slow down your life ā¦and that invitation sparked a realization for me ā¦
Itās hard to slow down and savor life when you feel you have too many tabs open in your brain.
Those tabs are what I call open loops.
Every open loop is a decision, task, or project that is pending and consuming your energy.
Even if you try to ignore the loop ā its lingering nature soaks up energy.
Thatās why the theme I chose for October is ā¦
Close the Loop October.
October often feels like the part of the roller-coaster ride where the suspense and anticipation before the big drop builds. (The big drop being the Holiday season).
Wouldnāt it feel great if you could close all those energy sucking pending loops now before youāre in the chaos of parties, traveling, and end-of-year planning?
Thatās what Iām talking about in this weekās podcast episode.
This episode is going to light you up and help you be way more productive!
Iād love for you to write back to me and let me know your takeaways from this one.
With love and intention.
P.S. On to some exciting news! Itās time to close the loop on the raffle we hosted this week by announcing the winners!
Ā CongratulationsĀ toĀ Yazmin Moraleda,Ā our first winner, who will be joining the RejuvaFAST experience from October 20-25! I canāt wait for you to experience this reset and feel the incredible benefits firsthand.
Ā Next, Iām thrilled to share thatĀ Idy NietoĀ will be joining me at my VIP table forĀ Luly Bās Spark eventĀ on November 5th, 2024. Itās going to be a day filled with inspiration, transformation, and meaningful connections!
Ā And last but not least, the winner of theĀ Spark of Bliss coaching sessionĀ isĀ Christine Madrigal!Ā Christine, Iām so excited for our 60-minute deep dive into mindset, wellness, and relationships. Itās going to be a powerful session, and I canāt wait to work with you.
Thank you to everyone who took part in the raffle! Your support means the world to me, and I look forward to continuing this journey together as we close loops and create space for a more bliss-filled life.
Hereās to closing loops and opening space for what matters most
Happy Sacred Sunday!
Although Iāve been mentally and emotionally stepping into the fall season since September 1st, today is officially the first day of fall, so welcome to this new season!
Last week, I shared that I was heading to LA for Lewis HowesāĀ Summit of GreatnessĀ event, and I promised to bring back some nuggets of wisdom from my experience.
The speaker lineup this year was incredible: Joe Dispenza, Esther Perel, Muniba Mazari, Codie Sanchez, David Goggins, and Rory Vaden. Each one shared powerful insights to reflect on.
But my favorite moment was the performance by singer Rachel Platten. She opened the conference sitting at the piano, playing and singing while also sharing her personal story.
Her energy touched my soul.
In the midst of a serious battle with postpartum depression, Rachel discovered breath-work and crafted a powerful song called āBad Thoughts,ā where she incorporates a simple breathing exercise right into the song.
It wasĀ powerful, and I highly recommend listening to it if youāve ever experienced dark or negative thoughts in your life. (I included the direct link to her songs on theĀ shownotes of my podcast)
Today, on the podcast, Iām sharing my biggest takeaways fromĀ Summit of GreatnessĀ this year.
This episode feels like a chat with a good friend that happened to be recorded.
I had some bigĀ ahaĀ moments about my own life and the transformation Iāve experienced since I first attendedĀ Summit of GreatnessĀ in 2019 ā and those aha moments will help you think about your life and your transformations.
What Iāve learned is that your life can change in an instant when you hear something that shifts your thinking, alters your perspective, or expands your beliefs.
But it could take years before you fullyĀ realizeĀ the impact of that moment.
The change is immediate, but the results arenāt.
And often, it takes even longer for you toĀ connectĀ who youĀ becameĀ in the process. When it hits you though, itās mind-blowing!
So, tune in and letās have a meaningful conversation on this Sacred Sunday.
The concepts weāre discussing today might just change your lifeāin this instant.