114: Sacred Is Not Meant to be Heavy
Why the very thing you’ve been avoiding might actually be the source of lightness, joy, and nervous-system relief.
Well, you know, the name of our business is Sacred Business Flow … which includes two words that we don’t often hear in the same sentence.
Sacred, for me, has a very special meaning, and even though I know we all hold different meanings for things, I never really thought about the opposite meaning of sacred to people in this context of business.
By the way, when I say Sacred, what comes to your mind? How do you feel about it? I am curious :)
This idea hit me during one of our embodiment classes, when I asked the participants how they would feel if their business was a gift given from the Divine to them.
For me, this question elevates my own understanding of my business, because in my case, I do believe Sacred Business was a gift from Divine to me and this, feels really good.
One person shared that their first feeling was, “oh no, this is way too much responsibility,” and immediately it felt heavy.
That was so surprising for me, because I never had that thought before — at least not in my adult life.
Not long after this class, I was having a nice Substack conversation with a successful entrepreneur and he said exactly this:
“Ah, my business is far from being sacred! But at this point in life, I allow myself to do more of the things that interest me and less of what doesn’t matter to me.
I have fun with what I do, but I don’t take it so seriously, Carolina…”
I was like… whaaaaat?! (inside of me, of course).
This is my definition of sacred.
Do the things that matter to you??
Have fun???
Say no to what doesn’t feel important to you??
How powerful is that?
I paused to reflect, and of course it made total sense.
I went back to my younger years, remembering how I used to argue in my religious classes about certain teachings and how heavy it felt — the idea of being punished, doing wrong, always being watched.
Concepts that today are very far from my own understanding of sacredness. But it became almost obvious that many people still relate sacredness with pressure, with needing to get it right, with heaviness and perfection.
And if this is your definition of sacred… or even anything related to the God… why would you want that, right?
I am referring to God and the Divine here, but honestly, this is just the underlying energy behind every creation and creature on this planet.
It’s the natural force that makes everything a miracle and is present everywhere, including in us.
But if we think this force is pressure, heavy, and something we can get wrong… how would we merge with it? How would we trust it to guide us into something beautiful?
Back to my conversation with that entrepreneur here on Substack — I responded, “Wow, this is my exact definition of sacred.”
And during the embodiment class, when I formulated the question, my first feeling was like being a kid the night before Christmas.
God gave me this business as a gift? How awesome is that? How fun could it become?
Immediately it gave me a sense of joy and lightness.
Even more so than if I think I am creating this business, and it’s all coming from my mind and I need to figure it out.
That, for me, is actually what feels heavy.
I guess most of us… or at least I speak for myself… were introduced to God as a judge, not a partner.
And I rejected that for many years. I actually attribute that belief as one of the causes of my constant headaches and migraines.
I had to know it all, figure it all out in my own little head… and that was painful.
My healing came with energy work, but also with the acceptance that there was a bigger force playing here… and that this force was in my favor.
We often say to our clients: even if you are a solopreneur, don’t ever think you are alone. You are co-creating with the universe, and it is guiding you if you allow it.
Knowing this cognitively doesn’t do much… but it is definitely the first step.
Feeling it with your whole being? Oh, that’s such a joyful feeling.
What would it mean for you to take action from lightness?
Knowing you can’t get this wrong?
Instead of being stuck in loops of overthinking and perfection that keep you in the same place for years?
What would it mean to enjoy your daily tasks… not because they are the most fun things to do, but because you allow a different rush of energy in your body?
When you release the idea that you are being judged all the time, you also stop judging yourself so hard. You just do the things you need to do, but without that heavy energy behind them.
Who would you be in your business if you weren’t afraid of disappointing anyone… including yourself?
What would it be like to relate to life and business as a constant evolution, without the need to prove anything to anyone? Or be seen in a certain way?
Life becomes so much more fun.
Business becomes so much more fulfilling.
This doesn’t depend on the money you make or the success you already have.
This is about nervous system regulation that allows you to see life in a different way. It’s about perception.
And interestingly enough, when you tap into these energies frequently, money flows more. Success comes your way.
And it feels fun and delicious.
Because even when money and success are present in your life, if you don’t change your approach to life, they will also feel heavy. You will feel pressure. You will fear losing them. And that is not fun either.
If you feel you want to experience your life and business differently… and you also desire more money and more success… I think you would enjoy our community.
Let’s talk. Maybe it’s a fit, maybe not. And it’s all good.
With love,
Carolina
Happenings
Sacred Business Planning Rituals Challenge - Stay tuned!
We are very excited to launch Sacred Business Planning Rituals again.
This planning structure has proven to be the most effective one for us. What we created in just two years feels like it would normally take ten if we added up everything we accomplished.
Is this hard work? No. This is clear structure with a clear goal.
In a little more than two years working together and applying this system, we created a thriving business that has helped many creators launch their business successfully.
We have a powerful community of about 30 entrepreneurs and an ever-growing network with more than 170 members.
We went from a 1,200-person email list to over 20,000 by focusing on Substack.
We have given talks at entrepreneurial events in the USA and Colombia.
And we are working on a book.
We have a solid framework that has helped thousands of people gain clarity on the roots of what’s keeping them stuck.
Yes … this is alignment. This is coherence. But we also have a system to support this. And this is exactly what we will do again this January.
Just a reminder: 2026 is a Year One.
The energies available will support you in creating life and business on your terms, what you truly want.
It’s a fresh new beginning.
Maybe you felt 2025 was heavier, or maybe you noticed you had to let a lot of things go. It was a year of dissolutions of everything that was not meant to be yours.
A powerful system to support your aligned actions toward your clear vision? There is no way you won’t win.
Unless… you keep doing the same things you’ve always done, hoping magic will suddenly appear and give you a different result.
If 2026 is the year you decide you are going to kick things off and launch your awesome business, we are waiting for you.
Who We Are Celebrating
Sam Illingworth from Slow AI
I came across Sam’s publication not long ago, through a very thoughtful note he wrote about people using AI to comment that turned into an awesome collaborative article.
I love the name of his publication - SLOW AI -, and it aligns so much with what I believe AI is actually here for: to slow us down.
AI can do so many things that would take us much longer. With that, we gain time and freedom. But if we don’t slow down, we’ll simply fill that extra time with the same rush-rush energy and busyness… for what?!!?
But if we’re wise, AI can support more time with our families. More time using our hands. More time cooking, loving, caring, talking. More time in silence. More presence.
Every day, Sam brings powerful reflections.
For me, it’s one of the most thoughtful publications I’ve read on Substack.
It’s worth checking out. Celebrating you
and your great work!!!
Here is what I want to share this week …
The “Not On The List Method”
This is simple and effective.
We’re all surrounded by so many ideas, so many possibilities, that we had to create a simple way to stay on track. Our planning rituals are the frame and the structure that hold our success. And the little reminders … like “not on the list” … are incredibly helpful.
They work because we have a list. Because we have clarity.
Phil wrote an awesome article about why people fail to bring their ideas into the world.
We think it’s about discipline, but it goes even deeper than that.
It’s a must-read, especially if you’ve been spinning in circles for years with a million ideas and nothing truly finished.
When Every Idea Feels Urgent (And None Get Finished)
Most people think the reason they aren’t consistent is discipline.
Sacred Business Stories: How Fear Becomes Your Guide w/ Jari Roomer
We had a lot of fun having this conversation with
from Write Build Scale.He and his co-founders built a successful business straight from their hearts, and he shared some beautiful insights on fear, creativity, and the importance of truly loving what you do.
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Hi team, thanks so much for the shout out. You are so kind! Thanks also for the excellent post that has really led me to thinking all about what is meant be sacred. And what it means to me. If I had to define 'sacred' it would be emotional, spiritual, and physical red lines that I refused to cross. To give a specific example, for me this would be calling someone out in public, as I think those conversations are always much better to have 1-2-1 in a safe space. 🙏