078: When the Universe Responds...

Putting your ass on the line: the commitment that changed everything

Mar 16, 2025

When Phil sent me that long message, it was both vague and inviting—carrying a strong intention with just enough clarity about a new possibility for how we might serve people together.

Despite our work being very different in nature, we had recognized for some time how complementary our approaches were.

Months passed.

Conversations deepened.

Then came the moment of truth when we decided to move forward with the idea.

The number one thing required was commitment. Full commitment.

From both of us.

It became crystal clear that this business would never happen if either of us kept one foot where we were.

The agreement was radical: we would quit everything—all the ways we currently served people—to create together an entirely new form of service.

And that was scary as hell.

But let me tell you, it was necessary!

We would never be where we are today if we had approached this business as a side gig. Of course, it took us a few months to reorganize our lives to fully commit to this new adventure.

But the decision was made on day one, in that conversation where we both agreed to create this business together.

From that moment, everything crystallized—we knew we would eventually leave our current work completely, and we began methodically untangling ourselves from our existing commitments.

We had to sacrifice—truly sacrifice. We sacrificed money, we sacrificed the predictable, the known, we sacrificed what we were known for.

All in the name of something we both felt strongly in our hearts but neither of us had full clarity on how Sacred Business Flow would manifest.

But why does commitment feel so heavy? if it's leading you somewhere so beautiful?

Why does commitment carry an energy that blocks so many people?

I came to realize that the weight of committing to your deep desires often feels heavy because it's deeply personal and connected to our identity.

When you commit to building a business you are deeply passionate about, you are essentially putting your authentic self on the line.

Steven Pressfield

so powerfully puts it, commitment is "putting your ass on the line."

There's nowhere to hide and no one else to blame.

By committing to our dreams, we accept complete responsibility for both our successes and failures.

This responsibility is both empowering and terrifying.

However, as terrifying as this commitment may sound, it's necessary.

Your soul yearns to experience the version of you that is fully committed to your evolution—creating in the external world the paradise that uniquely resides within you.

Fulfillment is your birthright, not achieved by ignoring the outer world to remain solely connected within, but by transforming the outer world into a reflection of your most beautiful inner self.

When you make a powerful decision like that, as Steven shares in his book "Put Your Ass Where Your Heart Wants to Be," this powerful commitment won't go unnoticed by mortals or by the gods.

The universe responds to commitment.

There is a new level of alignment with the whole universe that only comes when you fully align your actions with your heart.

Life starts working in your favor.

But this is only possible to experience if you are committed—if all your energy is going toward one direction.

You need to commit emotionally, physically, and financially to experience commitment from the universe serving you.

Having many goals at the same time is like trying to chase two rabbits at once—you will not catch either one. The universe will not give you its undivided attention if your energy is all scattered.

It was beautiful and still is beautiful to watch that despite all the challenges we face, we always get a reaffirming message from the universe responding to our level of commitment.

Everything we need becomes available to us when the time is right.

We have a big vision, but we only see the next step. And the commitment to this next step makes the process magical.

We know this is not about me or Phil.

We are co-creating with the universe and being the vessel for something beautiful and sacred that keeps evolving and keep inviting us to evolve.

If you feel resistance to commit to something that you know is important for you but scary at the same time, start reflecting on some of these questions:

What are you keeping as a "side gig" that deserves your full commitment?
Where in your life are you keeping one foot in the past?
What would become possible if you went "all in" on your deepest calling?

Don't take any actions yet, but start contemplating the possibilities.

As I close this message to you, I want to leave you with this thought:

Commitment isn't about perfect clarity—it's about perfect trust. Trust in yourself. Trust in the universe. Trust in the process.

When Phil and I committed to Sacred Business Flow, we didn't have all the answers. What we had was something far more powerful—unwavering belief in what could be.

The path that awaits you on the other side of full commitment isn't just a different version of your business or life—it's a different version of you.

A version that knows its own power. A version that has proven to itself what it's capable of creating.

So, dear friend, what beautiful reality is waiting for your full commitment to bring it into existence? The universe is listening.

Much Love,

Carolina

Happenings

VIP Weekend is ON 😍

After moving to Brazil, we kind of left aside something we created in Costa Rica which was our VIP weekends, a powerful intensive program designed for clients who needed rapid transformation.

It's an immersion with Phil and I for about 3 full days, where we go over the main points required to take you to your next level of transformation.

We've been inspired to offer this again, and our stay at La Petite Provence reconnected us with that vision.

You know the recipe for absolute success? A truly inspiring place, specialized support, clear intention, and aligned action.

Just contemplate the possibility: being in a gorgeous location surrounded by nature, eating the best quality food prepared by a renowned chef according to your desires and taste, while having the opportunity to dedicate unwavering focus to what will move your business to the next level.

We've witnessed remarkable transformations with these immersions.

Not only are you supported with high-quality strategies and their implementation, but you also receive energy work from me that helps update your belief system to catch up to what you now know is possible.

We do embodiment work every day so your whole system receives the message that you are ready for more, and the universe has no choice but to deliver that to you.

And very important, we have a lot of fun!!

Our work is 100% online, but with this, we've created an in-person experience that allows a different type of connection with our clients.

I'm looking forward to having more of this in our business.

Maybe you can be next. :)

Who We Are Celebrating

Inge van de Graaf

Today I celebrate our member Inge from the Netherlands. She made the decision to fully embrace her calling after balancing two worlds for quite some time. She has guided countless people toward authenticity through regression therapy, past life exploration, and psilocybin ceremonies.

Seeing people surrender to the unknown with the intention to serve and share more really fills my heart with joy and excitement.

Here is what I want to share this week …

This past week we had the privilege to spend some days at this place called La Petite Provence up in the mountains less than 2 hours from where we live.

Why do I want to share?

Because it's beautiful? That too—the location is gorgeous and I am going to share some pictures with you.

But way more than that.

This is definitely the manifestation of a Sacred Business.

Owned by Pascal Moscovitz and Andrea, this place is a reflection of who they are. Every detail is well thought out and serves their passion.

Pascal is a French renowned chef, an extremely talented artist, and an incredible human being accompanied by his adorable wife Andrea, who is a visionary in the tourism sector with an extraordinary ability to transform spaces into unforgettable experiences, creating environments that speak to the soul of each visitor who makes you feel as if you've known them your whole life.

This is not our first time here and unfortunately Andrea wasn't here at this visit, but the amount of care and love with us even through WhatsApp messages was deeply felt.

The place is art in open sky. And their vision about where they want to go with this is inspiring.

Pascal and Andrea have created this space as a showcase of their gifts, which you see reflected in every corner of the property. What struck me most was how they've turned their deepest passions into a living, breathing experience that others can step into. Nothing feels forced or manufactured—it all flows from who they truly are.

Being in places like La Petite Provence awakens something profound in me. It's not just about admiring someone else's creation—it's about witnessing what's possible when you fully commit to bringing your essence into the world.

This is what Sacred Business is all about—creating something so authentic that it could only come from you, something that serves others while honoring your deepest gifts.

As I walked those grounds, I felt myself reconnecting even more deeply to what I want to create. Pascal and Andrea remind me that there are no limits to the beautiful things we can manifest in this world when we align our actions with our hearts.

Looking for inspiration to what read next?

This was my inspiration to write about commitment today! :) Amazing book!

Livro Put Your Ass Where Your Heart Wants to Be de Steven Pressfield (Inglês) | Worten.pt

A Memorable Quote …

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