Have you ever noticed how clumsy you seem when you’re in a rush? You’re bumping into things. You’re dropping things. Everything feels off, and it’s not the best timing. This episode talks about messages to slow down.

I was moving a bin to the garage and tweaked my back. The irony is that I know how to safely lift large items (tip: bend your knees!), but I was in a rush. Of course, that’s when accidents happen. We get ourselves into trouble when we’re not really present or paying attention to the moment. While I’m nursing back pain, it’s a chance and reminder to slow down.

I’m here to spend quality solo time with you for EP99’s Wise Walk as we discover our True Stride. Before I tweaked my back, I had big plans for the weekend, including a training plan for a 5K race (3.1 miles). That plan needs to pivot for it to still be in motion and not cause more damage to my physical health. In life, you need to listen to your body and figure out how to support it.

On our Wise Walk, I talk about noticing whatever your body is communicating to you. Come with me as we reflect on these Wise Walk questions:

• When your body communicates misalignment, pain, or struggle are you paying attention to it?
• Are you slowing down and seeing how you can bring yourself back into alignment?
• What ways are you incorporating better choices for yourself?
• As you figure out what your body needs, can you review your calendar to shift your priorities?
• Is there anything to let go of?
• Is there anything going on with your body right now that you feel that you need to be more present for?
• Are you paying attention to what your body is communicating to you?
• Are you slowing down enough, and checking your reality, to reflect on what you can do to support the healing and nourishment your body needs so you can be your best self?
• Are you aware of the grounding forces in your life?

You can rebalance yourself with habits or interests that bring you peace. For me, nutrition, exercise, and meditation support my alignment and well being. What are your grounding components so you can show up as your best?

Whatever set back or struggle you experience, move at the pace that feels right to you to get back on track. Be present without rushing with these Wise Walk questions:

• Where in life are you getting derailed?
• Where in your life have you noticed stress affecting how you show up?
• How do you want to show up for yourself when you notice your stress?
• Can you give yourself grace and space to heal from whatever is taking you off course?
• Can you go back to your grounding modalities that make you feel aligned?
• What are the things that are going to rebuild you, so you can reset and come back even stronger?
• How can you set realistic expectations to achieve supportive goals?

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!

[01:54] - Are you paying attention to what your body needs?

[03:39] - Mary Tess is prepping to run a 5K. What’s her plan?

[06:28] - Your body communicates with you. Are you noticing the signs?

[07:50] - Mary Tess talks about how nourishment plays a role in supporting her body.

[10:24] - Get in touch with your grounding components that align you.

[12:19] - Stress is a major contributor to misalignment. How can we manage it?

[14:38] - Rebalance yourself after stressful moments.

[16:44] - Reset so you can come back stronger.

[19:32] - Thank you for listening!

 

Memorable Quotes:

• “I need to be patient with myself.” - Mary Tess
• “We’re not going to be our best selves for what we want, and we’re not going to be our best selves for others, if we don’t feel aligned.” - Mary Tess

 

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