Your Blissful Journey

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07/29/2026

Do you catch yourself clenching your jaw without even realizing it?

Our facial muscles can hold tension for many reasons: stress, breathing patterns, how our teeth come together, or simply carrying too much for too long.

This simple technique takes less than a minute and can help invite your muscles to soften. Sometimes the body responds with a pulse, a sigh, or simply a sense of settling.

Your body is always communicating with you. Sometimes it just needs a little permission to let go.

Did you try it? Please share what you noticed in the comments, or send this to someone whose jaw could use a little kindness today.

07/28/2026

Have you ever looked back and wondered...
When did I stop listening to myself?

Not all at once.

Just little by little.

So gradually that you hardly noticed it happening.

This week's essay began with one woman's whispered words after a meditation.
"I forgot she was still there."

Those words have stayed with me.

I wonder how many of us become so busy caring for everyone else that, little by little, we lose sight of ourselves.

If that feels familiar, I hope you'll spend a few minutes with this week's essay.

🔗 https://yourblissfuljourney.com/i-forgot-she-was-still-there/

I'd love to hear what stayed with you after you read it.

07/18/2026

Most women think strength is about appearance.

After my conversation with Cindy, one thing became clear:

Strength changes far more than your body.

It changes how you handle stress, recover from life's challenges, and feel when things get heavy.

If you've been feeling worn down or disconnected from yourself, I think you'll really appreciate this conversation.

Cindy also shares her free guide, Stronger in 15 Minutes, with simple ways to build strength without extreme workouts or diets.

Most women think strength is about appearance.But after my conver...

07/15/2026

https://youtu.be/ifeSn4q6NzU
Have you ever reached a point where you knew something needed to change but had no idea what came next?

In this conversation, Liz Taylor shares her unique approach to helping people navigate life's crossroads, whether it's choosing between two careers or simply realizing, "I can't keep living this way."

We also talk about the HabitFinder assessment, which offers a fascinating look at the patterns that quietly shape how we think, decide, and respond.

If you enjoy personality assessments as much as I do, you'll probably find this one especially interesting.
habitfinder.com/liz

And if you'd like to explore more of Liz's work, she's also created a free guide, 3 Steps to Rewrite Your Money Story:
https://gift.legacycoachinggroup.com/sally

Listen in as Liz shares her unique approach to helping people who f...

07/14/2026

Today would have been Ken's 75th birthday. But the guy in the picture is the one I remember. The guy who loved life. The guy who loved people.

Over the past few weeks, I've shared a few stories about the man who brought laughter, adventure, kindness, and a whole lot of personality into my life.

If you knew him, you would know he had a gift for making people feel welcome.

For making them smile.
For reminding them not to take life quite so seriously.
So today, in honor of Ken, I'm asking a simple favor.

Take a moment to brighten someone's day.
A smile.
A phone call.
A helping hand.
A kind word.
Whatever feels right.

And if you did something kind today in Ken's honor, I'd love to hear about it.
I believe Ken would like that. Don't you?

07/13/2026

The more I think about it, the more I realize that what I miss most about Ken isn't one big thing.
It's a thousand little things.
The look that said he was about to tell a story.
The twinkle in his eye when he was up to something.
The way he could make people laugh without saying a word.
The way he made people feel welcome.
As July 14 approaches, what would have been Ken's 75th birthday, I've been wondering what would make him smile.
I don't think it would be flowers.
I don't think it would be speeches.
I think it would be knowing that someone made another person's day a little brighter.
So if you're inclined, sometime on July 14, do something kind for someone.
Nothing fancy.
Just something that lets another human being know they matter.
I believe Ken would like that. Don’t you?

07/10/2026

There are some conversations that don't fit into a social media post.

They need a little more space.

This week in Letters From Home, I'm sharing a story about a gift I carried for most of my life, the ability to read a room, and what I discovered when I realized I'd become so good at noticing everyone else that I'd stopped noticing myself.

If you've ever been the strong one, the helper, or the person who always seems to know what everyone else needs, I think this letter may speak to you.

I'd love to have you join me on Substack, where these conversations continue each week.