Have you ever had an incredible idea that filled your heart with excitement?
You wrote it down, created a basic plan, and even followed through with some initial steps. But as time went on, your motivation and excitement diminished, things became more challenging, and a lack of inspiration took over.
You might have thought, "This is just not for me. I'm following all the signs, and it's just too hard."
Here's the truth:
When you decide to embark on a completely new journey, you must become a different person too. You need to learn new skills, connect with different people, and relate to life in new ways, and this is not easy.
The pivotal moment is exactly the hardest one—when you feel disempowered and completely lost. This is when life is inviting you to grow even more.
But because we don't know what to do, we often only reevaluate our actions, thinking we are doing something wrong.
We forget the light that sparked in our hearts in the first place, and for lack of a better way of saying it, we give ourselves spiritual permission to give up, as the universe is not being very helpful, or we don’t give up completely but we keep changing directions.
That spark of inspiration or that idea you are feeling right now?
That expansion you feel deep in your heart is not wrong. In fact, it is the guidance you have been praying for; it is the universe's way of confirming that there is more to you.
We get excited about this new creation, but because we ignore the fact that we are energy beings, we get to attached to the doing and complete ignore the being.
We often fail to build a new relationship with life, focusing instead on creating a to-do list and taking all the "new actions" with our old energy.
Not much changes here.
This approach will take you somewhere, but only as far as your motivation can carry you.
To truly cross the line, you'll need discipline, love and the knowing that the universe has your back even when things are hard and challenging.
That's why the spark you are feeling is so crucial; it's your "why," that feeling of wholeness, being alive, and love for your idea and for yourself.
When I say reevaluate your energy, you must not fear your emotions. To move from survival to creation, you will experience frustration, fear, and a sense of being lost.
And that's all right.
Create space for that, but then choose to feel elevated emotions connected to the things that you cannot yet see.
Yes, You can choose how you feel (but it is a practice)
This is the pivotal moment when you accept that the old you has to die.
The part of you that avoids pain, seeks pleasure, judges successful people, has all the answers, hides, tries to please others, plays small, overspends, and thinks that freedom is doing whatever you want whenever you wish, avoids risk, "never fails," is attached to perfectionism, and gets stuck in the same emotions for days—that persona will not take you where you want to go.
Failure is refinement; it's not the end of the road.
The things you think are "not working" are just the universe reflecting back to you your lack of self-trust, showing you where you don't see your own value, and pointing out where you can be more authentic.
Viewing it this way helps you reevaluate your own energy and, little by little, become a new person taking truly new actions.
Just Google some of the people who succeeded; they all have in common what we fear the most: they faced failure and judgment, but they kept going.
Was the universe against them, and then did the universe change its mind?
Or were they able to find their power to move forward?
Edison's journey was marked by numerous failures; he famously conducted thousands of experiments to invent the light bulb, often facing setbacks along the way.
One of his most famous quotes reflects his attitude toward failure:
"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work."
J.K. Rowling: Before the Harry Potter series became a global phenomenon, J.K. Rowling faced significant hardships. She was living on welfare as a single mother while struggling to get her first manuscript published. Rowling received multiple rejections from publishers, and it took her over a year to find one that would take a chance on her story. Ultimately, the Harry Potter books became one of the best-selling book series in history, earning her not only fame but also financial security.
Henry Ford: The founder of the Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford experienced several entrepreneurial failures before achieving his landmark success with the Model T. His first two automobile companies went bankrupt, and he faced many challenges in perfecting mass production techniques. However, Ford's determination and innovative approach to manufacturing revolutionized the automotive industry, making cars affordable for the average American and establishing the assembly line as a standard practice.
Everything is serving our evolution, and that spark was the guidance for your new journey. It is an invitation to build a new persona, to become someone who focuses on something and commits to it, who can experience life from a place of unity, and who relates to fear as guidance.
It's about wanting to live life fully, embracing both the pains and the pleasures.
My whole point here is that when I reflect on my own experiences and those of others, I believe attributing setbacks to the universe's will is often a misguided spiritual excuse.
Your desire, your dream, your amazing business idea is not wrong. It is your inner guidance calling you, screaming your name and encouraging you to take the love-led leap, to move forward.
But you need to learn to embrace the journey and detach from how you think things should be. The results from your actions are an invitation to evaluate who you are being.
More often than not, the results you want are not the results you need.
Believe it! What you want wants you.
With Love,
Carolina
Happenings
On Mondays, we gather for a 90-minute Sacred Writing Circle. This dedicated time for writing has been invaluable in helping me develop the skills needed to move forward and become the person I want to be.
What I love most is the opportunity to do this in a supportive environment with a group of like-minded individuals who are committed to transforming themselves into the perfect vessel for unique ideas to be created and shared with the world.
This experience has been incredible in helping me intentionally create space for my own expression and creativity, while also drawing inspiration from others who are on the same journey.
Creating space for my own creativity has helped me connect with my being more than with the doer in me
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Janet Self
I would love to celebrate a remarkable lady named Janet Self, with whom I had the honor of having a conversation. She inspired me immensely with her insights and aspirations.
During our call, I had a profound realization about how technology might be creating barriers for the elderly in sharing their wisdom. I deeply value the knowledge of those who have spent many years on this planet, and connecting with Janet, who is determined to overcome obstacles and amplify her voice to help others like her share from their hearts, was incredibly impactful for me.
Celebrating you, Janet, for your sacred expression and for sharing your heartfelt views and desires. It truly touched me.
Here is what I want to share this week …
14 min video of pure wisdom!
We need to awaken to the fact that we are energy beings if we want to create an awesome life worth living!
Stop wasting your time adding so much to your to-do list; pay attention to your energy and how you feel first!
Great video about asking for what you want and being stuck in what you see.
You are the only one preventing you from getting what you want.
Do you choose truth or untruth?
Do you choose feeling good or feeling bad?
Do you choose truth or feeling good?
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The old me loves the comfort... She'll have to go, you're right!