As we go through life, there are moments we like to remember, or we occasionally circle back to situations. What happens when years or decades pass? This episode talks about the feelings of reuniting and remembering.

This weekend I have a high school reunion. It’s been several decades. I went to a catholic high school in Delaware that was small and intimate, graduating with a class of 90 individuals. Thinking back, I played volleyball, softball, and was on the bowling team. I enjoyed my time there, even the times I got in trouble. My high school years gave me space to expand and grow while around supportive people.

I’m here to spend quality solo time with you for EP105’s Wise Walk as we discover our True Stride. The word “reunion” is tied to a meaning of strengthening a connection or remembering as we reunite. You can reconnect with people, places, hobbies, or anything that contributed to your life. Before my high school reunion, I wanted to explore what this word means to me and what it could mean to you, my fellow Striders.

On our Wise Walk, I talk about my upcoming high school reunion and other things I’m reconnecting with, such as college friends and hobbies. Come with me as we reflect on these Wise Walk questions:

• Where in your life do you want to have a reunion?
• Is there an activity or group of people that you want to strengthen the connection with?
• Is there an area of your life that you want to remember or acknowledge how it helped you change or evolve?
• Are there people that you want to gather with who have been on your mind?

What makes reunions so special is that they are a chance to peek into our life archive. We get to appreciate the different outlook that we’ve taken on as a result of the different phases of our life. Reunions show an evolution from where we were to where we are to sharing dreams for our future.

Remember your roots and your transitions with these Wise Walk questions:

• Is there something in your life that you have had a reunion experience with that you cherish?
• Are there people you can celebrate these milestones with?
• Where in your life can you bring something together again?
• Can you take action to support your need for what lights you up?
• Is there someone in your life that you want to create that reunion-like quality with so you both show up in these phases of life?

Join this inspiring community to uncover a new sense of freedom, and be sure to follow and review the True Stride podcast as we continue to exchange our light and Heart Value with each other.

 

In this episode:

[00:23] - Welcome to the show!

[03:17] - What is the definition of reunion?

[05:34] - Who do you want to reconnect with?

[07:43] - Mary Tess talks about getting back to running with a runners club. How has it been so far?

[10:30] - Connecting with like-minded individuals is important to see what’s possible in ourselves.

[12:17] - Mary Tess plans to meet up with a friend from college. It’s one of the few times per year they reconnect.

[15:08] - Reunions are a chance to give gratitude to those who inspire us.

[17:39] - Mary Tess talks about growing and expanding as we move through life, even when things get awkward.

[18:46] - Thank you for listening!

 

Memorable Quotes:

• “I am going to show up, be open, and see what comes my way.” - Mary Tess
• “Every phase of life, every individual, and every experience is just adding value to everything that we do.” - Mary Tess

 

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