Many of us don’t know what’s going on in each other’s lives. Even conversations with our closest friend don’t cover everything we’re handling. It’s not that people need to know everything, rather, it helps to be more intentional about sharing where we’re at in life. This episode talks about how to embrace a vulnerable ebb and flow.
This past week I had the opportunity to visit with a very dear friend I’ve known since college. That visit was magical in so many different ways, mostly for the fact that we got to spend quality time together being ourselves. We accept each other for who we are and are able to share stories about different areas of our lives.
I’m here to spend quality solo time with you for EP175’s Wise Walk as we discover our True Stride. My friend and I talked about family, health, career, dreams, age, and even more. We simply acknowledge this experience of us being in our late 40s and no one preparing us for the changes that happen as we grow older. We’ve supported each other through various ebbs and flows through life during our longtime friendship. I’m grateful we have one another.
On our Wise Walk, I talk about how to embrace a vulnerable ebb and flow. You can find ways to acknowledge how you’re handling life events. Come with me as we reflect on these Wise Walk questions:
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- What’s an area in your life that is surprising you right now, or maybe an area in your life that you’re struggling with?
- Who do you trust to share your inner thoughts with?
- If you don’t have a person, do you have another way to express what you’re feeling and thinking?
- What’s getting in the way of you expressing your thoughts?
- What’s a step you can take to be more vulnerable and honest about your ebbs and flows?
As we recognize our ebbs and flows, it also gives us a chance to relearn ourselves. You get to recall how much you’re grown in the ways you face life events or decide to change from that point on.
Vulnerably embrace life’s ebb and flow. Reconnect to yourself with these Wise Walk questions:
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- What is the daily emotional armor you put on by habit?
- Can you name the armor you carry around the most?
- Can you recognize moments where you can put that armor down?
- Where do you want to prioritize your energy instead of your armor?
- Who will you share your energy with (if you choose to)?
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!
[01:41] – How do you release your inner thoughts?
[03:25] – Mary Tess recalls the past six weeks of healing after her surgery. How is she handling her ebbs and flows?
[05:59] – Mary Tess talks about resharing stories with her friend that feel a bit different now that they’ve grown more.
[08:06] – What is the daily emotional armor you put on by habit?
[09:53] – Mary Tess talks about what she’s relearning about herself.
[12:54] – Being honest about where you’re currently at.
[15:44] – Thank you for listening!
Memorable Quotes:
- “Imperfection is just one trait of being human.” – Mary Tess
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