Lately, I’ve been thinking about what it really means to feel at home. On a recent call with my mom, she asked if I missed Florida, and it hit me that I don’t miss the house I lived in for seven years. I miss the people. That reminder, along with an old saying from my grandma Cullen, got me thinking about how home isn’t about walls or an address. It’s about the heart-level connections that make us feel supported, understood, and truly at ease.

In this episode, I share stories from the road. I reflect on time with friends in Scottsdale, a soulful experience in Sedona with a sound healer, and the importance of finding people who feel like home. As we take our Wise Walk together, I invite you to slow down, check in with your own heart, and consider who and what makes you feel most connected.

• Where is your heart pulling you or calling you to go?
• What is it about this idea of home that makes you feel emotionally connected?
• Can you drop into your heart and pay attention to the emotional connections that feel most like home?
• What qualities or humans in your life feel most like home to you?
• Who in your life feels naturally like home?
• Where can you have deep, soulful connections and conversations that light you up?
• How can you put yourself in situations where you attract and experience more of that feeling?
• Is there a relationship you’ve newly come into contact with that makes you feel at peace and relaxed?
• Do you feel called to deepen that new relationship and see what possibilities it holds for your growth?

I grow so much from your heartfelt shares, from seeing where you are in this space and time, and from watching the openness you create lead you forward. I’m always cheering you on. 

Please reach out and let me know what resonated for you in today’s episode. And as always, be sure to prioritize fun as you read the signs, direct your path, and get your Stride On.

In this episode:

• • [03:49] I love the high vibe in Sedona, and it's known for its energy vortexes.
  • [04:42] When I was there, I decided to work with a sound healing practitioner. We also got into a great conversation afterwards. I'm healing and allowing myself to be open to opportunities that present themselves.
  • [06:04] I want to be of service and use my gifts and talents and Heart Value in a way that feels aligned.
  • [07:29] Not everywhere will feel like home, but the awareness we give ourselves is a beautiful thing.
  • [08:22] Having an emotional connection on a community level feels like home.
  • [09:17] It's the people that keep us connected and grounded on our journey.
  • [10:13] The healer's name is Karen, and we're going to stay connected. 
  • [11:48] We went on a beautiful hike, and she gave me a different perspective on the area.
  • [13:27] I love that we can have these experiences and share them from the heart, no matter where we are.
  • [14:21] I'm glad I was brave and sold the home and was able to detach and go on this journey.
  • [15:16] I love this podcast, and I feel so connected to the inner work that we are doing together.

Memorable Quotes:

• “Home is where the heart is, and where the heart is, the feet will follow.” - Mary Tess’s Grandma Cullen
• “Our true home is defined by emotional connection, not by physical structure.” - Mary Tess
• “Not everywhere we visit will feel like home, and that’s okay. The awareness we gain from those experiences is a beautiful gift.” - Mary Tess
• “It’s the people who keep us grounded, who remind us who we are, and who help us discover more about ourselves.” - Mary Tess

Links and Resources:

• Mary Tess Rooney
• Email
• Heart Value

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