True Stride

Auteur(s): Mary Tess Rooney
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  • Realizing your True Stride means moving forward in alignment with you heart, mind, body, energy and soul. This podcast offers thoughtful conversations to help you discover your groove at work, at home, during play and with your community. Empowerment coach, author and fellow Strider, Mary Tess Rooney, inspires heart-centered views to elevate your Heart Value, relationships and joy. Tune-in every Thursday for wise walks to get your stride on!
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  • EP213: Upcycle Love

    EP213: Upcycle Love
    Oct 24 2024
    Life has a way of surrounding us with things we once loved—whether it’s treasured belongings, relationships, or even past versions of ourselves. But as we grow and change, so do our needs and priorities. In this episode, I’m reflecting on what it means to Upcycle Love. It’s not just about letting go of items that no longer serve us, but about giving them new life and purpose in someone else’s hands. As I prepared to evacuate for Hurricane Milton, I found myself going through my home and reevaluating what really mattered. It was eye-opening to realize how much I was holding on to things that no longer carried the same emotional weight. This process felt like more than just preparing for a storm—it became a lesson in releasing the old to make space for something new. On this Wise Walk, we’ll slow down and reflect on how this idea of upcycling applies to all areas of life—our relationships, our emotional well-being, and the way we move forward. Let’s explore how letting go can open the door to fresh energy and allow love, in all its forms, to flow back into our lives in unexpected and beautiful ways. Are there things in your life that you are ready to let go of that perhaps in your past held this strong love or energetic and emotional connection? Are there things that don't feel that high vibrational factor anymore? What areas in your life are overshadowed by excess? Have you lost sight of what truly brings you joy because items have multiplied? Does life feel heavier because you're holding on to too much? Can you envision feeling lighter by releasing and upcycling those items with love? What in your life are you ready to release so someone else can see its value increase with fresh new eyes? What are you willing to let go of and trust that something new will be born in its place? Can you let go of something and allow someone else to appreciate and cherish it as you once did? Where can you let go of the old version of a relationship to allow it to transform or make space for someone new? Where can you upcycle your relationships to stay fueled by high vibrational people? I’m incredibly grateful for the support of my community and the way we’ve come together during this time. As we head into the holiday season, I’m excited to release items and relationships that no longer serve me, trusting they will bring new energy and transformation into my life. I hope you, too, embrace this mindset of letting go and making space for surprises and new connections. As always, thank you for your support. I look forward to our next Wise Walk together. Until then, prioritize fun as you read the signs, direct your path and get your stride on. In this episode: [05:19] I was sharing with a friend who was also a grandmother, and she said the same thing. She had 50 plants that she once loved but now she was going to choose 10. [06:11] We had to take everything that was outside and secure it. [07:44] What a gift to upcycle items that someone else can now love. [08:36] It feels good to release things that no longer bring us joy. Now is the time to donate and give things an opportunity to find a new loving home. [09:36] It's the season when people may be looking for donated toys or other items to help with the holidays. [10:34] Give love to the idea of new people being able to appreciate what you once loved. [11:52] The quality of older items is often better. [12:44] It's important for us to be able to release and upcycle whatever is coming into our life. [13:53] There are a million ways to upcycle things in our lives. [15:04] When we let go of what something was, we can trust the opportunity that something new is born. This holds true for relationships also. Memorable Quotes: "Upcycling isn't just about physical things—it's about relationships and emotional connections. Letting go creates space for new energy to flow into our lives." - Mary Tess"In moments where you're making quick decisions, you get clarity on what truly matters. The things I thought I would hold on to no longer had that high vibrational factor." - Mary Tess"As we approach the holiday season, what a gift it is to release things and let them find a new home where they will bring joy to someone else." - Mary Tess Links and Resources: Mary Tess Rooney Email Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram Heart Value
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    19 min
  • EP212: What Is Also True?

    EP212: What Is Also True?
    Oct 17 2024
    We have another storm approaching right on the heels of Hurricane Helene. It’s a tough time for so many reasons, and Hurricane Milton is shaping up to be a strong and powerful storm. First and foremost, my heart goes out to anyone who’s been impacted by Helene or is preparing for Milton. These hurricanes bring so much devastation—emotionally, physically, energetically, and financially. It’s a lot to handle, and the stress that comes with it is overwhelming. As I reflect on the impact of storms in life, I’ve been thinking about the idea of ‘what else is true?’ Because crises like hurricanes have a way of triggering our fears, scarcity mindsets, and anxiety. It brings out so much raw emotion, and all of that is real and deserves to be acknowledged. At the same time, while we feel all of those things, I think it's important to recognize that something else can also be true. Yes, we may feel fear, but hurricanes can also reveal our strength. For every negative association we might attach to this experience, there’s also something else that’s true. And I know it’s not easy to see that in the middle of it all, but for today’s Wise Walk, I invite you to slow down with me, check in with your reality, and ask yourself questions. What is an event, crisis, or storm that you're facing right now? What is the feeling that's surfacing? Can you take a moment to acknowledge that feeling and then find something else that is also true, to help counterbalance it? Can we find something that helps us shift our mindset and recognize what is true in addition to that feeling? What is also true that is surfacing as a result of this storm? As you reflect back on different instances in your life where you might have had or are currently experiencing a scarcity mindset, what is also true? What about that feeling is raw, real, and valid? Was there something that came about or presented itself that helped you alleviate that feeling? Did it remind you that the feeling is valid, but doesn't have to be the predominant one in your life? I hope that whatever storms you're facing, you stay open to the help offered and remember that there are always truths to help you combat scarcity, fear, and anxiety. Finding balance and aligning with your True Stride is key. I look forward to connecting with you again next Thursday. Until then, prioritize fun, stay safe, read the signs, direct your path, and get your Stride On! In this episode: [00:40] After hurricane Helene, hurricane Milton is fast approaching Florida. [01:23] What is also true, has been on my mind, because hurricanes or any natural disaster or probably any crisis, they have a way of triggering fears, a scarcity mindset, anxiety, and raw emotion which is natural and real and raw and should be acknowledged. [04:49] We can only control what we can control then we have to have faith. [06:18] How easy it is to go into the scarcity mindset when something you're planning goes wrong. Ask what is also true? [07:26] COVID and the toilet paper shortage was also a great example of the scarcity mindset. [08:24] I love the idea of questioning what is also true because shortages are going to happen. [11:04] As the storm approaches, go inward and feel your feelings. And then follow up with what else is also true. [12:54] I'm concerned and sending love and light and prayers for everyone impacted by both hurricanes. [13:23] I feel very connected to the idea of people over possessions. [15:31] I'm grateful for a friend who offered a safe place for me and my two German Shepherds. Memorable Quotes: "You can only control what you can control, and then you have to just have faith or release or let go and trust that you have the resilience to overcome whatever happens." - Mary Tess"Let’s not feed into this scarcity mindset because the other belief, what is also true, is that we live in an abundant, supportive environment." - Mary Tess"While we feel a sense of fear, hurricanes also bring out our strength." - Mary Tess Links and Resources: Mary Tess Rooney Email Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram Heart Value Mike’s Weather Page
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    17 min
  • EP211: What's Weighing You Down

    EP211: What's Weighing You Down
    Oct 10 2024

    What if the most important thing holding you back in life is not what others have done to you, but the mental and emotional burden you are carrying around? In today's episode, we'll look at the profound practice of forgiveness, both for others and ourselves.

    We all carry emotional baggage from our prior experiences, whether it's a bad relationship, a moment of betrayal, or even guilt we impose on ourselves.

    I recently watched a very cool video on Instagram that used gym weights to represent the emotional baggage we carry when we lack forgiveness. And let me tell you, it made me think. How much lighter would we feel if we just let everything go?

    Today, we'll discuss how to let go of those weights, reclaim our vitality, and go on with an open heart. So, lace up your shoes, because we're about to go for a Wise Walk and think on what's holding us back—and how we might let go of those burdens forever.

    • What emotional weights are you carrying around, and where do you feel them in your heart or body?

    • Who or what comes to mind when you think of sadness, anger, or disappointment?

    • When was the last time you forgave yourself or someone else to lighten your emotional load?

    • What steps can you take today to release a weight you no longer need to carry?

    • Is there a story from your past that you’ve held onto, and is it time to let it go?

    • How can you choose to drop that story and be more present in your life?

    • Have you ever felt like you were responsible for someone else's happiness?

    • Are there opportunities to release that mentality because it's not yours to carry around? Can you let it go to focus on your own healing?

    • Is there a responsibility you’re carrying that isn’t truly yours, and how can you see it in a lighter way?

    Thanks for joining me on this Wise Walk. Remember, the weights we carry—whether they’re from past hurts, disappointments, or expectations—are ours to release. Forgiveness is a gift we give ourselves, and it lightens our path forward.

    So, as you go through your week, reflect on what you’re ready to let go of, and embrace the freedom that comes with it. Until next time, keep prioritizing fun as you read the signs, direct your path, and get your stride on!

    In this episode:

    [05:19] When I was young and inexperienced I saw things very black and white. Meaning, I had a clear sense of right and wrong. As we grow up we learn that there are so many shades of gray between that black and white.

    [06:04] Everyone needs to find alignment for themselves. Their choices are their choices, and my choices are my choices.

    [07:20] Releasing expectations has brought me peace when I have felt wronged in the past.

    [09:16] Honoring how we show up and forgiving and releasing the baggage that we have from the past.

    [10:05] "You attract that which you fear most until you heal it." Buddha saying.

    [11:16] When we cling to our past trauma, we miss out on all of the good stuff and the opportunity to invite goodness into our lives.

    [13:06] Sometimes I'm weighed down by my desire to help others. Sometimes the best thing we can do is allow them to help themselves.

    [17:45] What is one weight that you can release and allow compassion for yourself? Intentionally explore ways to release that weight.

    Memorable Quotes:

    • “Forgiveness isn’t just about letting others off the hook; it’s about releasing the emotional weight we carry, so we can feel lighter and happier.” - Mary Tess
    • “We often hold onto expectations of others, but sometimes the best way to find peace is to let go of those expectations and focus on what aligns with our own heart.” - Mary Tess
    • “The more we practice the muscle of forgiveness—letting go of things that no longer serve us—the stronger and lighter we become.” - Mary Tess

    Links and Resources:

    Mary Tess Rooney

    Email

    Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram

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