Bliss Tip Of The Day: How To Honor Your Truth & Get Visible

Recently, I led a live training in the House of Bliss, my online spiritual community. We discussed the idea that in 2021 and beyond, it is important to work on getting visible online in order to serve your purpose in this world. Not just in business but if you’re looking for a relationship, wanting to network, get a new job, etc. The way the world is going, it is pushing us to get more visible and that means showing more than just the pretty pictures in life, but more of the real, authentic sides of us.

I’m very passionate about blogging. I started this blog back in 2008 and it changed my life forever. The life I desired to create, was made possible because I made myself a promise to be more visible and I started this very blog. I had a dream to be seen/heard/understood in the interior design world and that dream came true for me only because I put myself out there with a blog.

And when I decided to shift my career to making jewelry and launched an e-commerce platform, it was successful because I made myself visible. I will never forget how scared I was to try and sell my first product, to push publish on the photo, to speak in front of a crowd of people about my jewelry. However, once I pushed past the fear…it all worked out far better than I could even ever have imagined. Thank God for my blog.

What I love about a blog, is that it is like your home on the internet. You can let people into your world by sharing more of your life on a blog in a more concrete way. Not only that you, you can control the user experience. While you may entertain people on instagram, that only lasts seconds…a blog keeps your people around like they are hanging out with you. That is what is so powerful about a blog. Also, Google is still the #1 search engine on the internet, no matter how fabulous you feel instagram may be…it just doesn’t even compete with Google. I teach EVERYTHING I have learned about blogging in my course, Boss Lady Blogger if you want to learn more/ chat with an entire community of women who are bloggers.

Anyway, Look. You can’t find your calling if you’re calling can’t find you. 

And it starts by first getting honest with yourself about what you want and about who you are meant to be in this world. If you keep yourself hidden, quietly hiding your voice and perspective from the world, there are people who are missing out on YOU. The truth of who you are and what incredible purpose you have on this planet. The exciting thing is, no matter who you are, you ABSOLUTELY DO have a purpose on this planet. It just takes a little discovery to try and find it.

You can start by just honoring your truth, here is what that looks like....

🖤 Ask yourself, am I honoring my feelings and instincts? Am I standing up for myself? Have I gone against myself in some way today?

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🖤 If so, decide to be your own bff. What would your very best, most supportive friend say to you in that situation? Tell yourself more of that. .

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🖤 If you have dishonored yourself and your truth...stop what you are doing right now and find a new way to treat yourself to something special. Whether it's flowers, a manicure, a book or even some beautiful crystal jewelry (shameless plug 😜)...do something to treat yourself and show yourself that you commit to honoring your truth, your needs and your happiness. .

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🖤 It's from this place that you step into your power and your worth! Declare that it’s your time to be visible, to come out from hiding & isolation and share the purpose in your heart! 

I’m always reminding myself that the answers, clarity, direction for my path to success are & have always been within me. 

And the same goes for you. Spend some time today to quiet your mind and look for signs that speak to you. 

If it feels good, exciting & lights you up.....that’s what’s meant for you to do. If it feels like a chore, leaves you feeling indecisive or in doubt....that’s not the way. God will lead you to the things you are MEANT to do by following what feels right to your soul. 

If you’d like some spiritual support in your life...come join your new spiritual besties in the House of Bliss. You’ll get instant access to my training on how to step into your truth & your calling ! ✨✨✨✨

6 reasons why I love Mexico...

It’s been over 3 months since I’ve written a blog post and I honestly don’t even know how that happened or where the time has gone. For over 10 years of my life I wrote a blog post almost every single morning. It not only has been part of my profession but it’s been a way of life for me. Blogging is one of my greatest loves. I’m going to put a little bit more focus here on the blog and I would love to know if you are still reading blogs..leave me a comment and let me know.

A few weeks ago, I celebrated my 40th birthday…yes the big 4-0 ( January8th ). I had always had a lot of anticipation for the big “over the hill” birthday, I always imagined I’d have a huge bash with all of my family and friends. As my birthday approached, I felt a little disappointed because Covid certainly gave the world a big change of plans and my 40th birthday dreams were dashed. So, while I couldn’t necessarily have a huge gathering, I did some research on traveling safely during the quarantine. Traveling is one of my greatest loves. Especially when travel involves a beach, I swear I always have a spiritually connected experience.

When in doubt, Mexico. I was fortunate enough to plan a getaway to a small little Mexican island with two girlfriends. This was the mom break we needed from our families and little ones. We traveled to a small island off of the coast of Cancun called Isla Mujeres, the island of Women. It was always known as the sanctuary & home of the Goddess Ixchel. The Mayan Goddess of love, fertility, healing & the moon. Women would come from all over and bring little statues of women to place on the island and as an offering to the goddess so that they would be blessed with lasting love & healthy pregnancies. 💕When the Spanish conquerors discovered the island in 1517 they found hundreds of tiny little statues of women on the beaches and so named the island...Isla Mujeres. We totally gushed over the history of the island.

REASONS WHY I LOVE MEXICO

One. My love affair with Mexico started when I was a young girl. I can’t really remember the first time I ever went to Mexico but most of my family is actually from Mexico. When I was young, we would take road trips to visit family and the first time I ate my first meal in Mexico, I was absolutely hooked.

Two. Each town is so unique. My favorite place to visit in Mexico is Tulum, I also love Cabo, Playa Del Carmen, Acapulco and Mexico City. For this trip, however, we wanted to try something different. We were craving low-key, laid back and super authentic. Isla Mujeres was perfect for us. I have to say, I was totally impressed by the safety measures. Everyone wore masks, they kept socially distanced and hotel capacities were completely to a minimum. Our experience at our hotel was so nice, we felt like the hotel was our private villa, because of the lack of guests, we got the royal treatment. We split our time between two hotels Izla Hotel + Privilege Aluxes. (I prefer PA because of the proximity to the better beach and shopping).

Three. I am obsessed with Mexican fashion & street style. The bright colors, the layers and the symbolism. I live for the roses, flowers and skulls. This trip actually inspired me so much. I had forgotten how much I truly love bright colors and pastels. The beautiful pinks, soft sky blue and sea greens all mixed together were absolutely mesmerizing. Just when I needed it, Mexico provided me with a TON of inspiration. I so needed a jolt of something different, something magical and unique. I wore my crystal bracelets EVERYWHERE! I got so many compliments on them, the colors and the vibe of stacked and layered bracelets. Very boho glam.

Four. The sun + the water. I have a spiritual experience every time I get into the ocean water in Mexico, its like my inner Moana comes alive. Being a mom of a toddler requires a lot of focus and attention. The second I got into the ocean water, I felt my body just melt into the sand. It’s hard to get that experience at home. My routine on a Mexican beach vacation is pretty much always the same.

Wake up: drink a bottle of water, coffee and green juice ( or some sort of healthy smoothie). I also like to do some form of body movement, yoga stretches are a go to. I need to feel like I did something good for my body.

Mid Morning: I like to smother sunscreen all over my face and wear a big hat to cover my skin and hair. These things have to stay looking youthful, especially as I age. I swear by this sunscreen every single day. It has a tint that goes with any skin tone and always makes me glow, plus its SPF 50+! Obsessed. I’m also big on sunscreen on my lips, I’m actually looking for a new one, any recs, please let me know.

Afternoon: Cocktail time. I love a good mimosa with grapefruit juice or a cocktail with cucumber. I also love to break out a good book. This trip, I brought the book Untamed by Glennon Doyle. I am contemplating grabbing a kindle however, having a hardcover book to carry in my bag was not my favorite thing.

Late day: I love a good trip to the spa. After a day in the hot sun, Aloe Vera and eucalyptus oils in the shower is my favorite experience.

Five. The food. I love a well thought out dish with interesting ingredients you wouldn’t think of putting together. Mexico does that so well. The peppers, the spices, the veggies, the freshest of fish. I absolutely love it all!

Five. Golden Hour. There aren’t many things more relaxing than a gorgeous ocean sunset. When the sun begins to go down and that dusk sets in, it is as if there is magic in the air. The way light shimmers on the water is majestic. The sunsets we experienced inspired me to design a stack of bracelets in that soft color palate. Again, when you travel you always get to experience new bursts in inspiration.

Six. The music. One of the evenings in town, we were having dinner and we were entertained by a guitarist who played the most gorgeous acoustic guitar. We were absolutely mesmerized by the music. We could have stayed all night listening to the sounds of the Spanish guitar, enjoying wine and gazing at the twinkling lights shimmering on the town.

More things I loved about our trip to Isla Mujeres:

Fresh coconut water on the beach….

Colorful interiors + art…

Have you ever been to Mexico? Where do you like to go and why? Tell me in the comments below.