Children hold an inherent wonder towards the world. They constantly surprise themselves as they learn new things. In many ways, we all still have that childlike wonder that can reignite within us. This episode talks about surprising yourself.
Lately, I thought about planning vs spontaneity and how we structure our calendar. I even asked people around me, and one thing that came up often was the phrase, “I surprised myself.” This phrase sparked my curiosity about why surprises delight us, why they bring us joy, and what even constitutes a “surprise.”
I’m here to spend quality solo time with you for EP136’s Wise Walk as we discover our True Stride. Surprises can happen at any time, especially if we make room for them. We invite new experiences when we don’t have expectations, move with an open heart and go with the flow. We can have experiences that are beyond what we knew was possible.
On our Wise Walk, I talk about making room for the spontaneity of surprises in your life. Surprises prompt the light within us to shine. Come with me as we reflect on these Wise Walk questions:
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- When was the last time you heard yourself say, “Wow, I surprised myself” at something that happened?
- During that time, was it planned into your schedule or was it a moment of spontaneity?
- Does that phrase light you up?
- How can you call in more of those moments?
- When was the last time you dropped into your inner child and had time to play without worry or an agenda?
- How do you feel when you let your imagination surface?
- How do you want to share that moment with others?
- How do you want to capture that moment for your present and future self?
The spontaneity of surprises extends into our interactions with others. Who knows where life will take you or what life will gift you when everyone brings their own sense of joy and exploration to an experience?
It’s fine to embrace the sense of awe and curiosity in surprises. Give yourself permission to explore with these Wise Walk questions:
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- Are there opportunities for you to bring out your inner child to explore new, joyful experiences?
- How can you set aside time for these moments?
- Are you exploring experiences that aren’t the norm for you?
- Are you inviting moments that can surprise you and others around you?
- Are you staying present in those moments?
- Where will you give yourself a chance to have more surprises?
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!
[02:34] – Surprises prompt the light within us to shine.
[04:12] – Mary Tess rides horses and takes lessons to tap into her inner child.
[07:09] – Play, explore, and get creative in your imaginative moments.
[09:24] – Give yourself permission to honor your heart and to stay aligned moment to moment.
[12:09] – What feels right for you?
[13:49] – We can make room for surprises in our interactions with others.
[15:36] – Thank you for listening!
Memorable Quotes:
- “Let your imagination surface and see what unfolds.” – Mary Tess
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