Let’s say you find yourself at an unexpected moment where things just feel out of alignment. Are you willing to speak up or walk away? This episode talks about why healthy boundaries are important and what it means to know your limits.

I believe everything happens for a reason and life sends us signs. This week I had various conversations with different circles of friends, yet one of the common themes was this idea of setting healthy boundaries. The conversations reminded me of a phrase my aunt and I have used for decades: “I can stay in a situation as long as I know I can go.”

I’m here to spend quality solo time with you for EP186’s Wise Walk as we discover our True Stride. It’s important to be aware of when we’re out of alignment and know ways to make plans and take action for what we want. This is to protect and honor our individuality and what does align with us.

On our Wise Walk, we discuss knowing your limits so you can set healthy boundaries for yourself. Your feelings are valued and you can honor them without encroaching on others. Come with me as we reflect on these Wise Walk questions:

• Where in your life do you feel out of alignment?

• Do you notice how being out of alignment makes you feel?

• Are you aware of how to create healthy boundaries?

• Have you ever needed to create a PLAN B to deal with an unaligned situation?

• Do you know your exit strategy for when things feel unaligned or someone crosses a line for you?

You deserve to feel safe. Your healthy boundaries deserve to be honored whether they are emotional, intellectual, physical, financial, or sexual.

It’s our responsibility to speak up and know our limits. Stay true to your healthy boundaries with these Wise Walk questions:

• Do you honor your well being?

• Do you know your limits?

• Do you make an effort to ensure a safe space for yourself?

• Do you give yourself permission to choose again?

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!

[01:31] - Are you aware of how to create healthy boundaries?

[04:17] - The beauty of healthy boundaries. PART 1

[07:08] - The beauty of healthy boundaries. PART 2

[09:18] - Do you know your exit strategy for when things feel unaligned?

[11:24] - Mary Tess recalls a time she had to stand her ground. PART 1

[14:34] - Mary Tess recalls a time she had to stand her ground. PART 2

[16:36] - Thank you for listening!

Memorable Quotes:

• “We can honor and own our feelings and not let them encroach on someone else’s space.” - Mary Tess
• “We are worth so much more than the situations we are put in or that we’re confronted with.” - Mary Tess

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You are a unique being. Every part of who you are radiates the gift of your presence. This episode talks about how all of you is welcome.

I am part of a Shamanic Reiki Masters/Teachers Apprenticeship program. Basically, Reiki deals with energy healing and channeling life force energy to help clients heal themselves and come back into harmony. Shamanism is all about us reconnecting with Mother Nature and going within for our own spiritual insights. By practicing Shamanic Reiki, I create a sacred space for individuals to reground, rebalance and remember who they are.

I’m here to spend quality solo time with you for EP185’s Wise Walk as we discover our True Stride. Shamanic Reiki provides a safe space for people to reconnect to what they already know to be true within themselves. You get to harmonize, energize, and rebalance your own life force energy system.

On our Wise Walk, I talk about how all of you is welcome. You find your True Stride while fully embracing your being. Come with me as we reflect on these Wise Walk questions:

• How often in your life do you accept who you are and welcome your uniqueness?

• Do you ever catch yourself judging that uniqueness?

• How can you release those judgments?

• Do you know that welcoming ALL of YOU helps you live a life that is fully harmonized and aligned?

You don’t need to shy away from what you naturally bring to the world by being yourself. Trust that your light and way of showing up belong here.

Appreciate all the parts of you that you’ve met so far. Continue to step into your uniqueness with these Wise Walk questions:

• When was the last time someone questioned your beautiful uniqueness?

• How did you feel?

• Where in life can you make up your own rules?

• Who in your life accepts you exactly as you are?

• Who appreciates your uniqueness?

• Who encourages you to step more into your power?

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!

[01:33] - What is Shamanic Reiki?

[03:40] - How often in your life do you accept who you are and welcome your uniqueness?

[05:43] - Mary Tess talks about playing pickleball for the first time.

[08:00] - “I was just being myself.”

[10:53] - Where in life can you make up your own rules?

[13:16] - Others aren’t allowed to project their insecurities onto you.

[15:11] - Thank you for listening!

Memorable Quotes:

• “I appreciate you exactly as you are.” - Mary Tess

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Mary Tess Rooney

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Heart Value

What meaning do you give the word “No?” We often try to avoid hearing this word, but sometimes a “No” is what sends us in the right direction. This episode talks about getting closer to a “YES.”

I spent most of my career working in sales organizations. I did semiconductor sales, telecom sales, media sales, and more in various roles. For the most part, I’ve been surrounded by sales people throughout my career. One of the gifts I got from my career in sales is the idea that every “No” brings us one step closer to a ”YES.”

I’m here to spend quality solo time with you for EP184’s Wise Walk as we discover our True Stride. Anyone entering sales has to have thick skin. There’s an acceptance that you’re going to get a “No” every now and then. You have to stay focused, determined, and willing to put yourself out there. It’s similar to daily life.

On our Wise Walk, I talk about getting closer to a “YES.” You can’t fear rejection to the point that you forget to ask for what you want. Come with me as we reflect on these Wise Walk questions:

• Are you in a phase of life where you feel comfortable getting a “No” since you see it as one step closer to a “Yes?”

• Do you hold yourself back from asking for what you want?

• What do you think is holding you back?

• How can you shift that energy to a new path?

Receiving a “No” is not the end, but is information. You can reframe the response to work for you.

Don’t shy away from asking for what you want. Take a step closer to your desires with these Wise Walk questions:

• When you think of the last “No” you got, what did you learn from getting that response?

• How can you use “No” for growth?

• Where in your life can you view relationships as aligned or not?

• Are you celebrating your “Yes” moments by enjoying and cherishing them?

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!

[02:17] - Do you hold yourself back from asking for what you want?

[05:05] - Mary Tess talks about reframing each “No” in life.

[07:13] - Life is sometimes a numbers game.

[09:25] - “We’re all evolving.”

[12:26] - Honor what’s aligned.

[15:17] - Thank you for listening!

Memorable Quotes:

• “How can we reframe our ‘No’ to see what we are getting instead of what didn’t happen?” - Mary Tess

Links and Resources:

Mary Tess Rooney

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Heart Value