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True Stride

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! 個人的成功 社会科学 自己啓発
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  • EP273: Leaning Into Your Inner Athlete

    EP273: Leaning Into Your Inner Athlete
    2025/12/18
    It's funny how aging has a way of quietly changing the conversation we have with our bodies. I notice it when I'm moving or when a familiar pose needs more support, or when strength and flexibility show up differently than they used to. For a long time, I thought that meant I was losing something. What I'm realizing now is that it simply means that I'm being asked to listen more closely. There's still a part of me that loves a challenge, that enjoys feeling capable and engaged, even if the expression of that looks different than it once did. Lately, I've been paying attention to how I move instead of how far or how fast I go. Some days that means slowing down more than I expect. Other days it means stopping and taking a breath, or letting myself enjoy what's right in front of me instead of pushing through it. What's surprised me is how much steadier I feel when I do that physically and mentally. I've noticed that when I stop trying to push my body into a version of itself that's not in alignment anymore, everything softens a bit. The movement feels more grounded. My mind settles. And I walk away feeling steadier than I expected. That's what I want to explore today as you lean into your inner athlete, at any age in real time, with all the adjustments and recalibrations that feel supportive. We'll carry that sentiment into today's Wise Walk and let it unfold gently, as we stay connected to our bodies, our breath, and our True Stride. As you age, are you leaning into your inner athlete and finding different activities that satisfy your need to overcome mental or physical challenges?Are you willing to keep doing some activities that you've done for a long time, and modify them to support the you that exists right now?What is an experience or activity you find yourself leaning into, and how is it supporting you?Why do you love it so much?Are you in touch with the feelings that surface when you participate in that activity and how it nurtures you mentally, emotionally, energetically, and physically?As you reflect on an activity or experience that feels aligned for you right now, are you focusing on enjoying the journey, not just the destination?If you are not, what are some ways you might begin to enjoy the journey more?How can you treat movement as a physical gift and take in the sights and senses as you appreciate it?Are you pacing yourself in a way that feels like your own natural pace?Are you avoiding rushing unless moving faster truly fuels you?What do you love about this activity or experience?How can you incorporate more of what you love so you receive both an energetic and an emotional high, not just a physical one?What is an experience or activity in your life that gives you a sense of purpose and belonging?How can you experience more of that in this season of life?In what ways can you explore or talk with others about the activities and experiences where they lean into their inner athlete?What does leaning into your inner athlete mean to you at this phase of life?How have you witnessed your own mental fortitude and athleticism by embracing successes, failures, and the modifications you need along the way?Are you willing to pace yourself in ways that feel aligned for you?Can you move through moments of fear or self-doubt because you know you can press on and it will be worth it in the end?Do you have the self-awareness to recognize that you are capable of far more than you sometimes give yourself credit for? Whatever you're doing in life, lean into that inner athlete and keep moving in a way that feels aligned with your True Stride. As always, I'd love to hear what you took away from today's episode. I look forward to next Thursday's Wise Walk, and until then, read the signs, direct your path, and get your Stride on! In this episode: [02:41] I love hiking because I get to physically move my body and I get to do it in a beautiful setting in nature.[03:18] There are moments of pushing yourself with rocky terrain or steep elevations.[04:05] When hiking, we're using so many of our natural abilities and instincts. We also get to move at our own pace.[05:42] How working out with an accountability partner and tracking your progress really benefits you.[08:05] Sometimes it gets in my head that I can't do the things that I used to be able to do. With hiking, I have no choice but to keep going and it helps eliminate some of the self-doubt.[09:07] There's gratitude and appreciation and positive self-talk that builds when you're hiking.[10:45] Being partnered with people that you can rely on increases your ability to succeed.[11:31] Hiking is truly just one step after the next. It is about surveying the landscape and then navigating to the destination that you want.[12:29] All of that focus, awareness, and positive self-talk gets ingrained in you, creating muscle memory that helps you recognize what success and failure actually feel like.[14:23] Another thing I love about hiking is the idea of being present ...
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  • EP272: Freedom Waiting Beyond Your Limits

    EP272: Freedom Waiting Beyond Your Limits
    2025/12/11
    Lately I have been spending time out on my Aunt's ranch in Joshua Tree, California, and the rhythm of the animals has offered me a new perspective on how we respond to the boundaries in our lives. Watching the horses move through their space, communicate their needs, and express their energy reminded me how easy it is to accept certain limits without ever pausing to ask whether they still feel aligned. Their behavior became an unexpected mirror, showing me where I have honored barriers that were never truly mine or that no longer support who I am becoming. Their exuberance and clarity sparked something in me, and it led to a few honest reflections about how I define freedom and success. As I witnessed one strong and determined horse rear up just enough to press her chest through the electric fence until it snapped, I felt this surge of admiration and recognition. There are moments in life when we feel something calling us forward, even if others do not understand it or caution us to stay put. Sometimes the only way to understand what is possible is to trust our instincts and step into the unknown with confidence and curiosity. On today's Wise Walk we will explore the barriers we have been honoring, the beliefs that might be holding us back, and the freedom available to us when we choose to move beyond them. Is there a self imposed barrier you honor that no longer feels aligned, and are you ready to let it go so you can run free?How can you build your confidence and communicate clearly so this barrier no longer holds you back, whether it is mental or physical?Are you ready to release any naysayers in your life and trust what is possible on the other side of the barrier?Is it worth it to you to cross this barrier, and what limiting beliefs are keeping you from taking that step?If fear of failure is present, can you let it soften so your momentum and desire can carry you forward?What mental or physical barriers feel most constraining right now, and how does your definition of success influence whether you stay within them or move beyond them?What becomes possible for you when you define success on your terms and allow yourself to feel free and expansive?Where in your life can you embody the majestic power of a horse and invite more freedom into your daily rhythm?What vision of success feels true to you, and how can you move through obstacles with strength, grace, and authenticity? I hope you tune in next Thursday for another Wise Walk. As always, I would love to hear what you took away from today's episode. Feel free to reach out and message me. Be sure to break those barriers that do not feel good to you anymore and let yourself run free with that majestic power that you already innately have. In this episode: [02:34] I break down the fencing on the ranch and how going from pipe corral to an expanded electric fenced area was a plan to give the horses more area to roam.[04:12] My Aunt put up four volt electric fencing which the horses have used before.[05:01] When we opened the gates, the horses were bucking and running and having the best time in their expanded area. [06:06] The horse who was the boss was thinking about breaking free in spite of my Aunt's warnings. Suddenly, she pressed her chest against the fence and it snapped. [07:07] All of the horses and the Donkey were running wild on the property. They were still contained, because there was an additional fence line.[08:04] They had so much joy with the additional space and free access to the feed station. [09:03] If we have the drive and know the goal, nothing can stand in our way. The horse's example creates a great reminder for us to pursue our dreams and authentic desires.[11:16] For different periods of my life, self-limiting beliefs have gotten in my head. I've tried some of the advice I've been given when I became a self-employed author and podcaster, but some things don't align with me.[12:10] One of the things I've learned from this experience by reflecting is knowing what success means to me.[13:17] The self-imposed barriers that we might be living by could be due to our own internal beliefs or external pressures. We get to decide which ones we're going to keep.[14:29] There's always a leader who will break through first and show us what's possible. It's up to us to decide if we want to follow.[15:28] Remember that you are powerful and have a spirited personality just like a horse. Others are attracted to you when they see you running free and tackling your life.[17:19] My Aunt and I are still laughing about this incident, and we're giving kudos to the horses and the donkey for being themselves.[18:19] Can you support other people when you see them getting ready to break a barrier?[19:04] I feel myself gearing up to break some barriers that no longer serve me. Memorable Quotes: "There are moments when we outgrow the barriers we once agreed to, and our heart knows it long before our mind catches up." - Mary Tess"If a boundary no ...
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    20 分
  • EP271: Honoring Your Rites of Passage

    EP271: Honoring Your Rites of Passage
    2025/12/04
    A conversation on a recent hike surprised me in the best way. My friend and I wandered into a chat about how we grew up and what shaped us, and it pulled up old memories I had not thought about in a long time. I shared a bit about my upbringing and the sense of community that came with it, but what really landed for me was how many different ways people mark the big moments in their lives. It does not matter if it comes from a formal tradition or something more personal. We all have these turning points that nudge us forward and help us understand who we are right now. Lately I have been noticing how many shifts in my own life feel like they are asking me to pause and pay attention. Some changes are easy to name and others are messy or in progress, and I am realizing that the in-between space is where a lot of the real movement happens. It is not always comfortable, but it is honest. So for this Wise Walk, I thought we could take a moment to look at whatever passages we are each moving through and give ourselves a little grace as we find our footing. Where are you in this present moment, and can you sense whether it marks a rite of passage in your life?What shift, milestone, or change feels most present for you right now, even if it is still taking shape?How is your career, environment, or relationships inviting you into a new phase of growth?Is there something you are preparing to welcome or create, whether a relationship, a move, a new project, or a dream you are finally giving energy to?What passages in your life feel ready to be acknowledged, honored, or named out loud?When you think about separation, what are you slowly releasing or loosening your grip on?Where are you standing in a liminal space, not quite who you were and not yet who you are becoming?How does uncertainty show up for you in this season, and what helps you stay grounded as you move through it?What inner resources or strengths are helping you navigate this in-between phase?Where can you feel the beginning of reintegration, that subtle shift that tells you something within is changing?How might you celebrate or honor the moment you recognize yourself emerging on the other side of this threshold?What does stepping into your next version of self look or feel like in your body, your heart, or your daily rhythm? Thank you for spending this time with me. I hope today's conversation helps you notice the passages unfolding in your own life and gives you a little more appreciation for where you are right now. Until next Thursday's Wise Walk, remember to read the signs, trust your path, and get your stride on. In this episode: [05:08] The term rite of passage comes from French anthropologist Arnold van Gennep, who coined it in 1909 and described three phases: separation, liminal, and reintegration.[07:39] In the different ceremonies there's a separation of who we were, then a transformation of stepping into a new identity, and it's about incorporating yourself as a new emerging entity.[08:16] Not all of the rites of passage that I've experienced are religious. My current situation and moving is a massive rite of passage. I've separated from my home, and I'm in a liminal phase of uncertainty.[09:04] I'm moving to a phase of re-emerging into something different.[10:13] Retirement is a rite of passage as well as changing careers.[11:37] Going back to school or going through a phase of education and knowledge are all rites and passage. [12:50] I've moved many times, and it's a literal rite of passage. It has emotional, mental and spiritual passages that we have to overcome to get where we want to go.[13:12] Divorce is another rite of passage.[14:23] I like the idea of honoring all rites of passage whether it's transitional or an expansion of heavy stuff.[15:04] I'm also going through a professional rite of passage with all of the new certifications I'm getting like shamanic Reiki and healing and energy work and drum making.[16:07] I'm going to embrace and celebrate this liminal phase, because there is beauty in being in the corridor of not knowing exactly. Memorable Quotes: "Some moments in life tap you on the shoulder and remind you that you're changing, even if you didn't mean to." - Mary Tess"Every rite of passage has a little uncertainty in it, and that's what makes the celebration on the other side so meaningful." - Mary Tess"When you pause long enough to notice a transition, you give yourself a chance to honor who you're becoming." - Mary Tess Links and Resources: Mary Tess RooneyEmailHeart Value Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram
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