As I was reflecting on today's Wise Walk, I realized we are halfway through the year. 2025 has been flying by, so I thought a mid-year check-in would make a great episode. 

Today,we'll do that check-in, and I'll share some of the things I'm most proud of, like sharing my Heart Value through speaking gigs, coaching others, and deepening my skills through Shamanic Reiki and a drum-making apprenticeship. I'll also touch on the joy of traveling and the emotional journey of losing my Aunt Mary. I'm so appreciative of my journey and lessons learned along the way. 

Now let's slow down and check our reality and ask ourselves these questions.

• What memories, experiences, or thoughts stand out as you reflect on the past six months?

• What have you done that truly surprised you?

• What is something you said yes to that you're now really grateful for?

• What distractions came up that pulled you away from something you were hoping to experience?

• With hindsight, did any of those detours bless you in unexpected ways or help you grow?

• Where have you taken time to go inward, retreat, nurture yourself, or celebrate your journey?

• What went well in the first half of the year?

• What do you want to stop doing moving forward?

• What can you tweak or modify to better align with your future self?

• What are you ready to release because it no longer serves where you're headed?

• What version of yourself are you working toward, and what next step will move you closer to that vision?

• Are there areas in your life where your word of the year is clearly supporting you?

• How does it feel when you’re in flow and inviting things in, versus trying to force outcomes?

• Where might you be pushing too hard, and can you consider shifting your energy to something that feels more aligned?

• Where can you invest in yourself today that your future self will thank you for?

I would love to hear what you took away from today's episode. Please feel free to reach out and share. I'd love specifically to hear how your word for the year is supporting you, or if you had to change it, because something else came up that feels more aligned.

 

Mid-year check-ins are just your time to reflect, to review, to change, to cherish, to appreciate, and to adapt.

 

Because, this is your time!

 

In this episode:

[03:14] Wins I'm proud of are my meaningful speaking gig and connections I made with others and helping them find alignment through coaching.

[03:59] I'm also proud of the apprenticeships and certifications I'm taking to expand my skill set.

[04:58] I've also invested time into learning how to make drums. Check this out.

[06:14] I love to teach.

[07:02] I've also taken time to travel and go on some amazing retreats.

[07:25] My family also moved through heavy times, like when my Aunt Mary passed away.

[10:37] I see my future self teaching workshops.

[12:14] Are there uncomfortable or hard things in your life that are just a moment in time as you move towards bigger and better things?

[13:04] I really want to be moving forward in alignment and co-creating with the Universe. Sometimes it's also about timing.

[15:17] How divine timing was more in alignment for me the second time I tried to sell my house.

[16:13] Sometimes there are factors at play that are beyond our awareness.

[19:14]  I can't believe what a crazy six months it has been. I'm looking forward to the next 6 months with you in this podcast.

 

Memorable Quotes:

• “I’m learning to notice the difference between forcing and co-creating, and that awareness changes everything.” - Mary Tess
• “Your present self and your future self are worth the investment. Even the uncomfortable steps are part of the bigger picture.” - Mary Tess
• “Divine timing is real. When something doesn’t feel aligned, maybe it’s just not the right time, and that’s not failure, that’s wisdom.” - Mary Tess

 

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