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107: Sacred Business Stories Review
Over the past year, we’d had a very unique opportunity. We sat down with 24 entrepreneurs through Sacred Business Stories. We heard about tactics and strategies. But, we also heard the truth: the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it isn’t usually a strategy problem.
106: Why Your Business Has a Ceiling
The most important work in your business is the work nobody sees
105: Stop Living in Tomorrow: The Trap That Steals Today
Your aliveness doesn’t wait for perfect safety. It begins the moment you choose to see what’s right in front of you.
104: Die Before You Die
The untold cost of becoming the one who can hold your Sacred Business.
103: Why Copying Other People's Applications Kills Your Sales
The strategic depth most people miss that turns prospects into paying clients
058: How to start your new business? Start with yourself.
What you need to embody to give birth to a great idea and to have the ability to follow through.
057: The Sacred Art of Finding Inspiration in the Ordinary
Transform Your Work and Life by Changing Your Inner Landscape
056: I Love Being Me!
Don't lose your heart, beloved wild child! Dare to believe.
055: Mastering Energy Flow: Daily Rituals for Clarity and Productivity
It's not just about feeling good about yourself, but also about getting more things done.
054: Discipline During Transition
Coming back from our trip to the Amazon has provided a perfect moment to pause and reflect. Transitions from one pace to another offer a natural reminder of life's cycles and an invitation to reset our own rhythms. And this idea of transitioning from one cycle or pace
053:From stressed to sacred: A new way to view your work
As entrepreneurs and online business owners, we often wear stress like a badge of honor. “I’m so stressed” becomes a humble brag, proof of how hard we’re hustling. But today I'd like to propose the possibility that there is actually no such thing as stress ...and
052: Social Media: A Tool for Self-Discovery
Have you seen the beautiful pictures John is posting from his travels? Oh no, I am taking a break from social media. Oh... okay! It's very common to see people needing a detox or taking a break from social media. While this approach can be beneficial for some,
051: Beyond the Mind: Integrating Body and Soul
The phrase "I think, therefore I am," coined by the French philosopher René Descartes in the 17th century, profoundly impacts how we navigate life. This statement makes us believe that who we are is based on our thoughts, and therefore, it makes us extremely attached to our minds,
050: Distraction could be your only solution
Sometimes life is just so hard. You feel confused, your mind rushing into 10,000 thoughts per second, and it is very hard for you to focus. Your emotions feel like a rollercoaster; one minute, you feel you are the happiest person in the world, and the next second, everything
049: Don't let busyness be a barrier to growth ...
There’s a common dilemma every business owner faces at some point, often driven by becoming a victim of their own success. It’s the dance between seizing new growth opportunities and managing an already jam-packed schedule. Sound familiar? Picture this: You’re knee-deep in client work, with a never-ending
048: Are You Experiencing Fear or Could it Actually be Excitement?
Over the years, I've come to realize that I frequently confuse two emotions: fear and excitement. In my personal experience, these two energies often manifest in a similar manner within me. Whether it's a flutter in my stomach or a pressure around my solar plexus area,
047: When thoughts keep you from your Sacred Work
Sometimes our thoughts can feel like the enemy when we sit down to do the things that we know will move the needle forward in our business. Over the past few weeks, there have been many things swirling around in my head, and I’ve often found myself either working
046: The Power of Self-Integration in Business
When I decided to leave my corporate job and become an entrepreneur, I had a very broad idea of what being an entrepreneur really meant. Organically, I started building my clientele, and my days became filled with tasks related to my sessions and my development as a bioenergetic therapist. Over
045:The Power of Partnership: How We Stay in Sync with Our 5-Minute Daily Review
cLast week, during a call with a prospective client, a question arose about how Carolina and I maintain such a strong partnership in our business. The individual was feeling overwhelmed about the possibility of opening herself up to partnership in the peer-to-peer community she’s excited to launch in August.
044: Who are you on the other side of pain?
Everything is falling apart. My body is in pain, and there's tension in my shoulders. My head feels as if it's about to explode. I sense my shallow breaths, my heart beating faster, and the urge to cry. There's a discomfort so profound that
043: A State of Disconnection ...
There’s a quote by Albert Einstein that I love which reads: “A human being is a part of the whole called by us universe, a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings as something separated from the rest, a kind of optical delusion
042: Be With People That Celebrate Your Growth
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you had to make a pivotal decision in your life, one that resonated deeply with your core beliefs at that moment? Yet, when you began to share your decision with others, you found their perspectives so wildly contrasting with yours that
041: Sacred Work Rituals ...
Sometimes there are things going on in your life that make it easy to get distracted or maintain your focus, but you still have commitments and goals that you need to take action on. Knowing that days like this will happen from time to time, it's a good
040: A Conscious Journey Towards Growth
There I was, sitting at the Montreal airport, eagerly awaiting my departure to a remote area in northern Quebec. The anticipation was so intense, it was almost suffocating. The potent mix of joy and excitement was electrifying, to the point of discomfort. I was heading to Kangiqsualujjuaq, an Inuit village
039: The Ache of Wanting
Have you ever wanted something so badly it hurt? Have you ever felt so alive and passionate that you knew in your soul what you desired was going to happen? This kind of unwavering desire is crucial for creating success. Napoleon Hill describes it as "the definiteness of purpose,
038: Allowing the invisible to become visible and the power of discipline
The journey of creation is filled with many challenges. Confronting and overcoming these obstacles are essential steps in dispelling certain beliefs and harnessing our full potential as creators. There are no shortcuts in this process, and every achievement demands a price. The universe operates on a principle of cause and
037: Turning Down a Dance Party for the Desk ...
Today, I'm exploring the power of embracing short-term sacrifices for long-term gains, a principle that can guide us in moments of temptation and immediate pleasures that could take us away from our goals. It's a bit meta because it's 10am on a Saturday morning
036: Are you ready for Accelerated Life Change?
"There are changes happening and they will be out of your control. This is because you are ready for accelerated life change. Rather than paddling, you'll be caught up in a wave and moved farther, faster. Let yourself surge on with the energy of what is happening,
035: AI Automation in Service of Simplicity
Every so often I come across a tool or software that has me super excited and that I feel is worth sharing here in this newsletter. I've written about the core tools we use to run our Sacred Business here, but I'm always looking for ways
034: Everything is Connected
I often find myself questioning and reviewing my "why." Over time, it's becoming clear that this "why" is what keeps me going. If I didn't have a strong belief in where I'm headed and the reasons for it, I would
033: The Inner Program
Today, I want to talk about something that might sound a bit counter-intuitive at first - embracing your inner programs. Yes, you read that right. In a recent conversation with my friend and happiness mentor, Yaniv Shanti, we dove deep into the idea that we all have a program, an
032: The Stack
Normally you would be hearing from Carolina this week, but as she is in the middle of a pretty big international move, I'm stepping to lend a bit of extra support the newsletter. And to mix things up a bit, I thought I'd share something that
031: When Things Get Loud ...
This past week has been a whirlwind of change, filled with new experiences and shifts in my daily life. These experiences have brought feelings of excitement and butterflies, accompanied by fear for what the future holds, and waves of sadness. I'm not entirely sure where home will be
030: The True Nature of Our Challenges
This week I've been contemplating the nature of problems and the ways in which we grapple with them in our day-to-day lives and businesses. Recently, I had the privilege of observing successful entrepreneurs participate in hot seat sessions at a mastermind event. Something Phil and I found interesting,
029: Echoes of the Heart
Ever been in a seminar or mastermind event, finding yourself hesitant to voice your boldest dreams or goals? Maybe they felt too personal or you were anxious about potential misunderstanding or judgement. Or perhaps, the idea of sharing them aloud felt too intimidating, leading you to refrain from even jotting
028: Honoring the Cycles of Creation
Imagine you are someone who loves to know what's coming next, who has a clear plan, and even several alternatives if your Plan A doesn't work. You are someone who feels secure when you can control the things around you. However, you have now reached a
027: Are you hedging your bets?
One of the most interesting patterns I've observed among entrepreneurs is how we tend to limit our own potential by hedging our bets. If we really dig deep inside during a moment of stillness, chances are you’ll find one thing that truly expands your heart when you
026: The True Essence of Alignment
There I was, walking alongside the Saint Laurent river in Montreal during the early summer. Emotions were swirling within me - fear, frustration, and even grief. I was feeling lost, questioning if I had made a grave mistake. I had left a job that I genuinely enjoyed to venture into
025: Discipline Amidst The Heartbreak
Everything felt like slow motion, and there was a wrenching tightness in my chest that just wouldn't let up. My head felt like someone had taken a vice and tightened it right around my temples and my forehead. The pressure was overwhelming, and my palms were sweaty with
024: Right on time!
It was my turn to share. I felt I was on top of my game! I was so confident and sure about myself. My ego was in check (or so I thought). So, I stated, "I've decided I don't need someone to help me with
023: Too Little, Too Late
“If I return this work laptop, I won’t be able to afford my own.” I was on the brink of financial ruin. How could it come to this? Just a few months earlier, I was driving a Porsche 911 down a Memphis freeway with my music blasting and the
022: Are You Pursuing True Freedom?
What does it truly mean to embody freedom? Frequently, people express a desire to experience freedom. They want to do things how they want and when they want it. And for most people I know this is what freedom is about. The notion of running a business is commonly associated
021: Change, Love, & Joy
A couple weeks ago, Carolina shared a video about change that I really loved. It sparked something in me, and really had me thinking about my own life. If you didn't catch it, you can check it out here. I'd love to continue this conversation this
020: The Art of Imagining: A Path to Mastery
It is said that if a man can imagine, he can achieve it. Everything begins in our imagination, and yet, we often underestimate its power. We get caught in the outer world, with all the struggles we see, and we think this is more powerful than what we have within.
019: Essential Sacred Business of 2023
It's the first weekend of the new year, and my good friend Leo Babauta from Zen Habits inspired me to do a look back at all the magic that 2023 held for Carolina and I as we launched Sacred Business Flow together. I'd love to share
018: Take your Sacred Business Over the Top in 2024
Simplicity is one of the fundamental frequencies of a Sacred Business, and believe it or not, it can take your business and your life experience over the top.
017: Holiday Wishes
Good morning! I'm writing to you from Playa Herradura in the Central Zone of Costa Rica. I'm here for a little rest and celebration ahead of the Christmas holiday, as I've begun to wind down most of my major projects for the year. And
016: Costa Rica ...How Could I Be So Wrong?
It was a cold day in Montreal. I was having a coaching call related to my business goals and what I was looking to accomplish next. The question she asked me was, "But why Canada?" I immediately started to cry and felt a huge release on my shoulders.
015: Holding the Pose Towards Mastery
On one hand I think this love for learning amazing new skills is honorable, and on the other theres a huge difference between "being on the past towards mastery" and actually achieving mastery in your craft.
014: What lies on the other side of disorganization?
What's hidden beyond your disorganization? Perhaps an unsettling truth you've been avoiding. Think about it.
013: Cyclical Time and the Fear of Missing Out
"How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives. What we do with this hour, and that one,is what we are doing. A schedule defends from chaos and whim. It is a net for catching days."
012: My moment of turning PRO
There is a very painful moment in life when you have to decide to live on your own terms, and I believe that is when you turn pro.
011: Effort, Risk, & Exposure
I have a little confession: the Phil of the past wouldn't recognize the Phil of today, microphone in hand, ready to speak.
010: Could fun be the missing piece of your business?
I remember to this day, so vividly, how I judged myself. I thought, "Really?!?! What a selfish purpose, to have fun?!?" But, for the lack of another purpose, I decided to accept that idea as the start of having a purpose, which felt better than having no purpose.
009: Disconnected Profits: The Inner Game of Business
Disconnection is all around us, its arguably become the default state of existence for people living in modern society. It pervades our relationship to our bodies, our communities, the earth, and the great blue sky. Heres what's been said about the topic by others seeking solutions: “Disconnection is
008: Synchronicity and Your Sacred Business 🌿
Hi Friend! It's Carolina here. If you're receiving a newsletter from me for the first time, I want to extend a warm welcome to you. It's truly an honor to have you here. My heart is full of joy seeing the number of people
007: Could Business Be a Sacred Act?
Good morning! This is the first issue of Be The Flow I'm authoring, and I realize there's a significant number of people on this list that are meeting me for the first time. So please, allow me to introduce myself if we haven't met
006: Be The Change You Wish to See in the World
Hi Friend! It might sound a bit crazy, but today, I want to invite you into the future. Imagine a world where we trust each other, ourselves, and the whole of our life experience. Envision a place where collaboration is prized over competition and respect for each other is a
005: Are you feeling lost and stuck?
There was a time in my life when I found myself stuck in a job that I didn't particularly enjoy. Despite the job's benefits, I was unsatisfied and found myself constantly yearning for something more. I tried to resist these desires, convincing myself to find peace
004: Why Yoga?
Yoga has been in my life since 2003. I engaged with it as a means of relaxation and physical exercise. The classes left me with a positive feeling, which was incentive enough to maintain my practice However I’ve always had something in the back of my mind, an unspoken
003: Could Inspiration Be a Choice?
As I continue to embrace my new role as a Newsletter writer, I find myself attuned to the sources of inspirations that resonate with me. However, there have been moments where I’ve sat down to write and felt totally uninspired. And from that moment of NO inspiration it came
002: Embrace Support: It's Okay to ask for Help!
I want to remind you that asking for help is okay. I gave birth last year to my second baby, it was beautiful but a very intense process. I had a midwife, and throughout the whole pregnancy, I was preparing myself for a home birth. Due to my son'
001: Your Essence as the Creative You
I am so happy to be here with you! Thank you for your "YES" to joining the Radiant Flow community. We are building this community with our hearts fully open and with the most amazing intentions. This is a sacred space for us to share, to exchange, to
