True Stride

著者: Mary Tess Rooney
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  • Realizing your True Stride means moving forward in alignment with you heart, mind, body, energy and soul. This podcast offers thoughtful conversations to help you discover your groove at work, at home, during play and with your community. Empowerment coach, author and fellow Strider, Mary Tess Rooney, inspires heart-centered views to elevate your Heart Value, relationships and joy. Tune-in every Thursday for wise walks to get your stride on!
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Realizing your True Stride means moving forward in alignment with you heart, mind, body, energy and soul. This podcast offers thoughtful conversations to help you discover your groove at work, at home, during play and with your community. Empowerment coach, author and fellow Strider, Mary Tess Rooney, inspires heart-centered views to elevate your Heart Value, relationships and joy. Tune-in every Thursday for wise walks to get your stride on!
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  • EP223: Grief and Love
    2025/01/02
    Striders, today’s Wise Walk is a bit more mellow as I’m still dealing with some lingering upper respiratory inflammation from the holiday chaos and unexpected challenges like the environmental effects of a new roof. As I’ve been slowing down, resting and prioritizing self-care, life has brought me face to face with another kind of weight: grief. From the loss felt by loved ones who have lost those they love to the changes brought by divorce, aging and changes in our abilities, these moments remind us how deeply love and loss are connected. On this Wise Walk, let’s pause to explore the connection between love and grief and how acknowledging this duality can bring us closer to healing and understanding. Join me as we take a moment to reflect, recharge and honor these feelings together. What emotions are surfacing for you as the holidays bring comparisons to past celebrations or moments of loss? Where in your life are you noticing elements of grief, pain, or loss? Do you want to use this Wise Walk to draw awareness to your grief and explore ways to heal or reframe it? How can you hold grief as a sacred acknowledgment of the love you once felt and cherished? Instead of suppressing pain or sadness, can you acknowledge grief in a healthy way that brings peace? How might you choose to understand grief differently or allow it to support your growth? How do you want to spend time acknowledging the grief and love present in your life? What supports you when you experience loss, pain, or grief? What helps you connect with those emotions in a space of love and acknowledgment? How do you create sacred space to feel your emotions without judgment? How do you help those around you manage their emotions with curiosity and appreciation? How can we foster understanding and acceptance so others don’t feel judged or rushed? How can we grow stronger together through love and shared support? As we wrap up today’s episode, my hope for you is that you’re surrounded by big, powerful, loving emotions. May any grief you’ve experienced feel distant or serve as a gentle reminder of the strength and impact of the love you’ve given and received. I’d love to hear your takeaways from today’s Wise Walk and how you create space for both love and grief in your life. As always, I’m looking forward to our next journey together. A new year is just around the corner, and I’m excited about what we can co-create in the days ahead. In this episode: [07:08] I love it when you're in the mindset of trying to understand and experience what you're feeling. I've been trying to understand grief and loss and how hard it is to know what to say. [08:02] Joe Van Niekerk posted about how grief isn't something you get over or move on with. Pain isn't weakness. Heartache doesn't mean we're broken. [10:10] I've been encouraging myself to feel loss in a way that encourages the love that I have. [11:01] Is there a way to surrender the judgment, shame, and negative mindset around grief and loss? [12:41] Can you be a supportive presence for someone you know who's experiencing grief for loss? [13:59] I was shocked and saddened by some of the losses my circle of loved ones have experienced. [15:50] It's a delicate balance to feel what we feel and not fall apart while possibly reframing our grief. [17:45] My big takeaway from our Wise Walk today is just this idea of love is ever-evolving, as is grief. And holding sacred space, we can grow stronger and evolve in ways that are just more aligned for us and for all of those around us. Memorable Quotes: “I love this idea of not looking at grief or pain or suffering or heartache in this negative context, but kind of reframing it to say that we are experiencing those things because we loved so much.” - Mary Tess“I wouldn't be sad from the emotions if I wasn't so invested in the love that I shared.” - Mary Tess“The contrast we experience is also a great reminder to cherish those moments, to cherish those humans that have touched us.” - Mary Tess Links and Resources: Mary Tess Rooney Email Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram Heart Value
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  • EP222: Time to Rest
    2024/12/26

    It’s been a crazy holiday season, and this year has been no exception for me. I just got back from New York and it was a whirlwind of catching up with people I hadn’t seen in ages. I stayed up late, got up early and packed as much in as I could. It was so much fun but now I’m paying the price.

    So if you’re wondering what’s up with my voice I have a cold and my body is telling me to slow down. So on today’s Wise Walk I want to focus on the importance of rest, taking time to recharge and creating space to recover when life gets too crazy. Let’s take a moment to pause and reflect.

    • Are you in need of rest?

    • Do you feel like the holidays and the end of the year have made you busier than usual?

    • Do you need to incorporate more downtime?

    • Could you benefit from some peaceful relaxation?

    • Do you need to create space to take a break, recover, and refresh yourself mentally, emotionally, or physically?

    • What does rest look like for you?

    • How do you hold space and recover if you’ve been doing too much for too long?

    • What are the ways you can incorporate a moment, a day, or even a week of rest?

    • What does the word "rest" mean to you?

    • Does rest mean taking a nap?

    • Does it mean listening to music, going for a walk, or being in nature?

    • Does it mean reading a book, getting a massage, or completely disconnecting from screens?

    • Could it involve stepping away from email or your computer?

    • Does it mean incorporating something restorative and unique to you, like pottery or something artistic?

    • What practices can you add to your life to recharge and feel truly rested?

    Thank you for joining me today. I’m taking a moment to recharge, and I hope you’ll do the same. During this busy holiday season, think about how you can be present for yourself and give back to yourself in ways that feel aligned.

    I’d love to hear your thoughts on today’s episode, so feel free to reach out. I’ll be back next Thursday for another wise walk, hopefully feeling and sounding better. Until then, prioritize fun, enjoy the holiday season, and remember to read the signs, direct your path, and get your stride on.

    In this episode:

    [03:38] The word rest has multiple meanings. In music, it's a rest bar. Even in music they incorporate rest.

    [04:07] Sometimes we overlook rest and the importance of slowing ourselves down.

    [05:02] One of the ways I like to enter a rest period is through meditation. My meditation routine really set me up for success.

    [07:03] Meditation grounds and centers me and helps me to not stress.

    [08:11] None of us are meant to do constant repetitive things day after day without resting.

    [09:19] Sundays are a day of rest and reflection for people who are religious. You don't have to be religious in order to incorporate a day of rest.

    [11:02] Another way I incorporate rest in my life physically is fasting. It's a rest period for the digestive system.

    [12:20] Where do you feel over exertion? Can you dial it back or step away?

    [14:08] Can we do our relationship a service and take a beat or go inward?

    [15:19] Resting is a unique individual experience for all of us.

    Memorable Quotes:

    • “We are the only ones that can take a beat, literally, and say, okay, I'm going to pause. I'm going to breathe. I'm going to go for a walk. I'm going to take a nap.” - Mary Tess
    • “I do feel refreshed. After I meditate, I feel a sense of calm. I feel like I am stronger and more collected." - Mary Tess
    • “Our physical body benefits from rest days. If we are working out on a regular basis, we need to incorporate them. We need our body to have time to repair.” - Mary Tess

    Links and Resources:

    Mary Tess Rooney

    Email

    Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram

    Heart Value

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  • EP221: Your Word for the Year
    2024/12/19
    I was thrilled when a fellow Strider reached out and asked me what my word of the year is going to be. If you're new to this podcast, let me explain: since 2010, I've chosen a word each year that helps ground me, something that represents what I want to embody, what I want to challenge myself to be mindful of, or the intention I’m setting for that year. For example, in 2010, my word was "ask." I wasn’t speaking up or asking for the things I needed or wanted. I was caught up in doing for others while neglecting myself. So that year, I decided I was going to ask for help, ask for support, ask for more resources, and even ask someone out. It was all about pushing myself to take the action I’d been avoiding. Last year, my word was "heal," especially as I recovered from colon surgery. These words help me stay aligned with my goals, and whenever I feel off course, I can check in with my word to bring me back. Today, on this Wise Walk, let's slow down, check in with our reality, and set our intention for the year ahead. Do you have a practice that helps ground you in what you hope to feel, accomplish, or challenge yourself with in the coming year? Is there a word that helps reground you and take you into that mindset, or helps you reframe a perspective to move further in alignment? If you're new to the "word of the year" concept or the idea of setting a practice to stay grounded, what do you think would make you feel more aligned? What is a mantra or something you can embody and hold space for, so that as your year progresses, you have it as a compass to recenter yourself when life shifts your energy? What is an adventure or experience you're ready to take on? What have you learned about yourself this past year that feels meaningful and makes you want to go all in on it? What is something you feel super connected to, inspired by, or awakened to that feels new and exciting? How can you create space or a sacred presence for yourself to receive more goodness related to that intention? How can you actively set that intention and manifest it into the universe to attract more of it? As we wrap up today’s wise walk, I encourage you to reflect on the adventure or experience you're ready to take on, and the intention you want to set for the year ahead. Think about what you’ve learned about yourself and what inspires you, and create the space to receive more of that goodness. Remember, actively manifesting your intentions is a powerful way to attract what you truly desire. Thank you for walking with me today, and I look forward to reconnecting with you soon. In this episode: [04:34] The idea of "divine timing" has been surfacing for me lately. Everything happens when it's meant to be. [05:07] There is something greater than us that's helping us become our higher self. [07:25] The other word that came up for me was trust. [08:17] With continued soul-searching, I kept looking for the word that resonated the most with me this year. Other qualities include being present, patience, not rushing, and being open to receiving. [09:58] I have different concepts of how I want to show up. I love how the Strider who reached out, reminded me of how important the word of the year is in terms of staying grounded and present to receive and give. [12:20] I have a dear friend who has gone all in on her passion for fashion. It's fun to witness what she's attracting. [13:09] This past year, she is really elevated it in terms of her intention. [14:03] Think about what you can create or attract out of this intention you set for yourself. [15:24] Each one of us has the opportunity to reinvent ourselves. [16:29] I love that we can be intentional to achieve or receive what we are asking of the universe. My word of the year is going to be co-create! [17:11] I know that how I show up is going to be better if I co-create in partnership with the universe, God, and all of the different influences. [18:47] I'm going to co-create my next adventure. Memorable Quotes: “We can only control or influence so much and then we have to release expectationsand trust that there is a plan” - Mary Tess“I want to be present and open. This idea of being open to receiving that next adventure in life, because I do feel like I'm ready for that next adventure." - Mary Tess“The reality is each one of us, every year, has the opportunity to reinvent ourselves. And it doesn't even have to be at the change of the year.” - Mary Tess Links and Resources: Mary Tess Rooney Email Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram Heart Value
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    20 分

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