Feeling restless is typically a subconscious coping method for mental stress. In those times of mental stress, the mind passes through each moment so focused on the external world that the guidance calling from inside goes unnoticed. Taking inventory of our inner world allows us to recognize a bigger picture, see where we should fill a void, and identify a few unsettled feelings. Now is a good moment for a Wise Walk.
On the True Stride podcast, we take a Wise Walk to slow down and check our reality. True Stride is that feeling you get when you’re aligned in your heart with all that you do, and you feel energized and happy with each and every step that you take. I’m your host, Mary Tess Rooney, and I connect with Emily Adams to go on our Wise Walk for this guest episode.
Emily Adams contributes to the world as a coach, inspiring speaker, and writer. She spends time helping other women see their own potential, do healing work and inner work, and scale their business. She shares the story of her exit from Amish culture at 17 years old, and reflects on lessons of aligning with an authentic life. On our Wise Walk, Emily and I share our thoughts on these questions and more:
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- Where in life did you realize you needed healing, and how did you go about that?
- When aspects of your life no longer align with your core self; what are the questions and conversations that move you closer to alignment?
- Which reflections can help someone process the feelings that come up during a Wise Walk?
- How do you overcome fear to step into your present power?
- How can you connect with a community or support system that propels you more into what lights you up?
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Everything starts from realization. Where are you restless, stuck, or struggling? What’s one choice you can make in order to feel the feelings? How can you create or join a community to build confidence once you commit to yourself?
Take a Wise Walk to uncover a new sense of freedom. Within that freedom is the opportunity to voice our value and a path to connect with an inspiring community. From there, we can explore what it looks like to move forward in our journey.
In this episode:
[00:23] – Welcome to the show!
[03:04] – Emily Adams comes to share her life of wide experiences.
[05:01] – Emily shares the moment of realizing the difference of noticing the need for healing and being ready to do the healing.
[07:06] – The first step is to acknowledge where you are at and commit to going somewhere else.
[09:19] – Emily explains her mindset during her exit from Amish culture at 17 years old.
[11:41] – In hindsight, Emily realizes a previous coping method also protected her individuality from the surrounding circumstances.
[13:50] – Feel the fear, thank the fear, then still encourage yourself to take the next steps.
[16:39] – Emily warns about what avoiding feelings can lead to and explains why acknowledging feelings redirects to freedom.
[18:11] – When equipped with the right mindset and support, people can move closer to their full potential.
[19:15] – Emily competes in powerlifting. She describes what ignited her fitness journey and how it interconnects with her spiritual journey.
[21:34] – Having a sense of community can help empower the commitment to yourself.
[23:31] – Communities empower you, but can also help you build confidence and push forward.
[25:12] – Emily talks about how investing in herself and her business propelled her into a new space.
[27:46] – Here are questions Emily suggests to get on track in the journey to freedom and embracing your True Stride.
[29:11] – Invest in your Value Vault so you can attract the people into your life that want to connect with you.
[32:00] – Thank you for listening!
Memorable Quotes:
- “We’re always on this journey of healing because we’re constantly learning and we’re constantly evolving.” – Mary Tess
- “When we grow and evolve, we not only do it for ourselves, but we do it for everyone around us. We become that light; we become that person.” – Emily
- “Who we are and what lights us up, is what gives us the ability to connect with someone else.” – Mary Tess
- “Do not wait to do the work. Do not wait to see your own value. When you see your own value, your entire life shifts.” – Emily
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