When you’re feeling off balance, you may simply need a bit of fun and joy to get you back into your body. Where can you give yourself grace to do things that bring you joy without overextending yourself? This episode talks about hula hoop health and happiness.
Over 11 weeks ago, I had a successful colon surgery. I’m still healing and just started working with a physical therapist. At first, I thought I’d get some momentum going for a speedy recovery. I’m making progress and need to wake up some of the muscles that are still lagging behind, specifically muscles in my lower abdomen.
I’m here to spend quality solo time with you for EP181’s Wise Walk as we discover our True Stride. The lower abdomen helps protect the back, supporting our stability and full range of motion. This has me thinking of being mindful about how different areas of our life work together so we have a better flow and range.
On our Wise Walk, I talk about bringing joyful outlets into your life, such as hula hoop health and happiness. If one area is off, we can look at life and think of how to bring everything back into harmony. Come with me as we reflect on these Wise Walk questions:
Where in your life are you feeling vulnerable or compromised?
Are you mindful that you may rely too much on another area to make up for it, and could that lead to an injury?
Do you have a plan to take care of the vulnerable or weakened part of your life in a safe way?
Are you holding unrealistic expectations about how that part of your life will heal?
Once you find something you like, invite your support system to engage in these activities with you. Spending time walking together or hula hooping with each other can be healing for mind, body, and soul.
Find what helps you rebalance your life. Honor your harmony with these Wise Walk questions:
Are there areas in your life where you’re operating as if you have full energy, when the reality is less than that?
Where can you give yourself grace to do things that bring you joy without overextending yourself?
Can you honor your need for joy and fun?
As you think about weaker areas of your life, how can you honor that while shifting your energy towards health and happiness?
Can you loop a loved one in for support?
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!
[03:13] - Where in your life are you feeling vulnerable or compromised?
[05:12] - Mary Tess talks about exercises she does for physical therapy.
[07:58] - Are you holding unrealistic expectations about the need you have?
[09:45] - Mary Tess talks about exploring hula hooping as an exercise.
[12:07] - Shift towards health and happiness.
[13:35] - Mary Tess talks about managing vulnerabilities.
[15:18] - Thank you for listening!
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