Have you ever stopped to wonder about Saint Patrick? Who he was, why do we wear green, why do we drink beer, and why is everyone so merry on March 17th.
On today’s wise walk, we are thinking about where in our lives we can ask questions about ourselves or the beliefs and traditions that we follow. So as we stride together, the questions on our minds are: Where in your life can you ask more questions? Is there something you’ve accepted as part of who you are but don’t actually know why? As you get curious, how will your answers and awareness impact your choices and actions? And how can you deepen your understanding of what lights you up and broadens your awareness of what you should celebrate in your life?
Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, but did you know he was not of Irish descent? Patrick was born a Roman citizen because Britain was part of Rome back then, and his birth name was Maewyn Succat. At the age of sixteen, he was captured and taken to NE Ireland, where he was enslaved as a shepherd. After six years, he escaped or was released and ended up in France, there is much more to his story, but you will have to listen to hear the rest.
My grandparents came to Ellis Island from Ireland on a boat when they were sixteen or seventeen years old. So taking time to celebrate their history, who they were, and where they came from was a really great way for them to feel connected, understood, and supported. St. Patrick’s day as we know it developed over time.
In my family, we have two traditions that my grandma Tess started over fifty years ago, so we almost consider these traditions holidays. We have a Kris Kringle the Saturday before Christmas, and we have a family picnic in July. Pre Covid, we had a great turnout to both because these dates have been honored for my entire life.
Thank you so much for helping me get curious and expand my love of learning. Thank you for helping me stretch outside my comfort zone and learn new things about what lights me up and what sparks my Heart Vibe. For now, I am being called to offer this podcast and go on wise walks with you as a way to honor Heart Value that aligns with my True Stride.
In this episode:
[00:24] Welcome to the show!
[01:51] Have you ever stopped to wonder who Saint Patrick is?
[03:53] Where in your life can you ask more questions?
[04:01] Is there something that you’ve accepted as a part of who you are and what you do, but you don’t actually know how that came to be?
[04:13] As you get curious, how will your answers and awareness impact your choices and actions?
[04:24] How can you deepen your understanding of what lights you up and broadens your awareness of what you should celebrate in your life?
[06:54] Patrick had a clear calling and went back to the mainland as a missionary.
[08:57] Where in your life are you passionate and filled with purpose?
[09:06] What is the message that you’re being called to share?
[09:52] Patrick is known for using the Shamrock as a tool to teach Ireland about the trinity.
[11:18] A legend says that Patrick chased all the snakes out of Ireland.
[13:46] Did you know the first New York City Parade took place in 1762?
[14:52] What do you hope your legacy becomes?
[16:23] Let me know how you plan to celebrate St. Patrick’s day.
[17:21] I hope you feel my passion for making choices and taking actions that spark my Heart Vibe.
[18:05] Thank you for listening!
Memorable Quotes:
“At the end of the day, we are all striding to move forward.” “I now see the shamrock as a teaching tool.” “I find it interesting that traditions come into existence and then they evolve over time.” “My grandparents took the boat from Ireland to Ellis Island when they were sixteen years old.” “The focus is always on our family and the celebration of love.” “Self-reflect and take time to ask questions.”
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