Since our last episode, I took a road trip to Miami with my parents to celebrate my nieces’ graduations. Two of my nieces, Krissy and Dana, graduated from the University of Miami with Nursing Degrees. My niece Lauren graduates from the Mayo Clinic this coming weekend as a Doctor, and she is super excited to start her residency that will ultimately lead her into the field of Neuroscience. We could not be more proud of them, and it was an amazing weekend. These three ladies are so inspiring, and it will be fun to watch them as they pursue careers that light them up.
We have a special guest today on our Wise Walk, my momma C. Cullen Rooney, and the questions on our minds today are: As you lead with your heart and explore the paths or options in front of you, do you have the confidence to say “no thank you” to those opportunities that don't feel right to you? As you gain clarity on what feels right and pursue that choice, what are the other aspects of your life that you need to nurture and honor to make your heart happy? If you are in an intense period of your life, how are you prioritizing fun and carving out time to recharge and fill your energy reserves to make memories that help you go the distance?
We had so much fun celebrating Lauren, Krissy, and Dana. They brought awareness to certain energies and choices that are important to us on our Wise Walks, including having the confidence to know what you want and being willing to say “yes” to the things that light you up and “no” to the ones that don't. Also, the need to mindfully prioritize fun before, during, and after the intense periods and to make and cherish memories that energetically carry with you through life.
In this episode:
[00:23] Welcome to the show!
[03:34] All three of my nieces have chosen careers that align with their Heart Value.
[05:26] As you lead with your heart and explore the paths or options in front of you, do you have the confidence to say no thank you to those opportunities that don't feel right to you?
[05:42] As you gain clarity on what feels right and pursue that choice, what are the other aspects of your life that you need to nurture and honor to make your heart happy?
[05:58] If you are in an intense period of your life that is demanding, how are you prioritizing fun and carving out time to recharge and fill your energy reserves?
[07:34] "The key number one thing is having confidence in yourself and your abilities."
[10:20] Krissy started painting again, which helped her refocus her energy while studying.
[11:00] Mom shares the things she believes Striders should think about because you have to nurture all aspects of your life.
[13:32] What impressed me about my niece Lauren is how she lights up when she talks about the residency program she is entering.
[15:28] Mom, what should we think about when we come out of a very demanding period and come up for air and can enjoy our time off?
[18:09] We all need to recharge and make memories.
[20:13] Thank you for listening!
Memorable Quotes:
“I really admired their clarity, confidence, and commitment to who they are and what lights them up.” Mary Tess Rooney “The key number one thing is having confidence in yourself and in your abilities.” C. Cullen Rooney “Each step that you take forward will get easier and easier.” C. Cullen Rooney “Know what lights you up on a personal level and fuels your passions.” Mary Tess Rooney “Take the time to appreciate all of your hard work; no one gets there freely.” C. Cullen Rooney “For every life that you live, don’t be afraid to take time for yourself.” C. Cullen Rooney
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