• As a follow-up to last week, I chose to attend my friend's 50th birthday party and go all in on that experience, and I'll tell you what, it totally paid off. We danced, we laughed, we had some sentimental moments. It was just a beautiful thing. I haven't danced in a long time and I love dancing, so it was really fun to connect with myself, and I felt even more connected to my friend and her family too.

And here's the thing, I got inspiration at that party. I was talking to my dear friend's sister, Ingrid, and she was sharing how much she loved her new gig. She had been a school teacher and now she's working in corporate America, and to see her on the other side of that major shift, was powerful. She just looked vibrant and happy. Her choice to reinvent her career path and the action she put behind it, that is the essence of embracing change with courage.

So on today's Wise Walk, let's slow down and consider how you are facing changes in your life. Are you able to face them with courage, with tenacity, with self-belief? Because I truly believe that when you embrace change with the courage that already exists within you, you will get to the other side.

• Can you tap into the brave part of yourself and trust that if you embrace change with courage you will get to the other side?
• How are you supporting yourself as you explore the change you are being called toward?
• Whatever change you are seeking, whether it is career, relationship, a move, retirement, a hobby, or something else entirely, can you hone in on your intention?
• What is driving you to embrace this change?
• Can you find a way to move forward with courage, bravery, self-belief, and tenacity?
• Can you look at where you are today and commit to taking just one small step?
• Can you acknowledge just how far you have come with each step you have already taken?
• Can you recognize the power of your own ability to get unstuck when you feel stuck?
• If you do feel stuck right now, what is one thing that will support you in seeking the freedom and true independence that comes from within?

Thank you for taking this Wise Walk with me and for sharing your stories. I love how when we come together and get vulnerable, we give each other the gifts of self-belief, tenacity, and courage to move forward.

So tap into that deep inner knowing and muster up the courage to take just one small step today, whatever that looks like for you. And until next Thursday, prioritize fun, read the signs, direct your path, and get your Stride On.

In this episode:

• [04:01] There are many times in our life where we may feel stuck. When it's time to implement change, we need to be careful with how we think about it and who we let influence our decisions.
• [05:10] Embracing change can be scary. We have internal struggles and opposing external sources influencing us.
• [06:08] True freedom comes from doing our own thing and following our heart. We have the freedom to choose and pivot.
• [07:22] Fear can show us that it's something we actually care about. Taking one small step at a time can lead to big shifts and big results.
• [10:16] If Ingrid is listening, please take this time to acknowledge yourself and the life you've created. Thank you for the inspiration.
• [11:03] I'm also facing a change and planning to look at property in Northern Georgia. I'm drawn to this area for multiple reasons.
• [12:31] I'm going to immerse myself in the community, look at properties, and keep taking small steps.
• [13:08] I'm protecting this intention and not sharing it with just anybody. You Striders are important.
• [16:17] "I never lose. I either win or learn." Nelson Mandela
• [17:05] When we embrace change, we don't lose. We win when we better ourselves.
• [18:39] If I go through a change and make a major shift in life, I can always pivot if it doesn't play out the way I want.

Memorable Quotes:

• • "True freedom comes from doing our own thing. When we follow our heart, set an intention, and follow through, that is very freeing." - Mary Tess
  • "Anytime I have fear, I go, okay, this is scary, but I know that this is also important to me. When I get that fear response, it means this is something I actually care about, something I really want." - Mary Tess
  • "We are so busy taking those small steps that we forget to acknowledge just how far we've come." - Mary Tess
  • "You already have what you need. Go after whatever your heart is calling you to do and see what's possible for yourself." - Mary Tess

Links and Resources:

• Mary Tess Rooney
• Email
• Heart Value

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