How do you handle new experiences? Sometimes people meet new experiences with curiosity and sometimes people meet new experiences with a bit of hesitation. In the big picture, new experiences show us a new side of life, and that can be exciting. This episode talks about my Turkey Joys & Lessons from trying new things this Thanksgiving.
Last week we got to celebrate Thanksgiving in the US and it was so much fun to gather with 12 of my family members in Sea Island, GA. This was a completely new experience for us for different reasons. In past years, we usually go to someone’s house. The host offers a beautiful setting, handles the turkey, and more. The rest of us contribute a dish, dessert, beverage, etc. for the gathering too. I was always the “Potato Master” cooking my mashed potatoes for our family feast. This year things were a bit different.
I’m here to spend quality solo time with you for EP166’s Wise Walk as we discover our True Stride. With my health consciousness in mind, I decided to buy and take on the turkey dish.
On our Wise Walk, I talk about embracing new experiences, whether as an individual or as a unit. We have to be present with the new things that we try. Come with me as we reflect on these Wise Walk questions:
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- Where in your life are you stepping outside of your comfort zone?
- Are you welcoming new experiences, whether it’s for yourself or in partnership with your loved ones?
- If you haven’t tried something new in a while, what’s holding you back?
- What’s something you’re curious about that you want to experience?
- Are you willing to be humble and curious so you can ask a lot of questions?
- While being open-minded, will you be intentional about deciding what information to accept and reject for your own experience?
Trying new experiences is how we learn and how we refine our True Stride. Whether we venture alone or with others, exploring new situations allows us to add Expansion Experiences to our Value Vault.
Let’s build a new awareness and new appreciation through new experiences. Welcome a new side of life with these Wise Walk questions:
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- What are the new areas of your life that you want to focus on?
- What are the things that are calling you right now?
- Are you willing to explore outside your comfort zone?
- Where in your life can you laugh and allow new experiences to show you new sides of life?
- Where can you fully embrace the joy of new experiences?
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In this episode:
[00:23] – Welcome to the show!
[02:11] – Trying new things as a family.
[05:02] – Mary Tess talks about cooking turkey for her family and seeking tips beforehand.
[07:31] – The joys of new things.
[09:05] – “We have to be present with the new things that we try.”
[11:59] – What are the new areas of your life that you want to focus on?
[14:18] – Mary Tess recalls the lovely holiday time she spent with her family recently.
[16:05] – Thank you for listening!
Memorable Quotes:
- “We’re still kids at heart and trying new things is a part of us and part of where we want to go in life.” – Mary Tess
- “We have to be present with the new things that we try.” – Mary Tess
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