Description

Early in my sales career, I found myself teaching sales new hires (who were struggling to get up to speed) about our products, services, and systems. I'm a teacher and healer at heart, so helping them came naturally, even though the time I spent supporting them was time away from earning commission. What I couldn't see then was that making those small deposits would eventually lead me into sales training and open up an entirely new direction in my career.

That experience has stayed with me because we don't always know what will come from simply sharing what we have to offer. Sometimes it's our knowledge, our time, or one of those natural gifts that can make a real difference for someone else. Following our heart and being of service can create opportunities we never expected, but it's also important to notice when giving starts to feel one-sided. We can make deposits in others while still communicating what we need and allowing them to make deposits in us.

On today's Wise Walk, we're slowing down to notice that ebb and flow in our own lives. We're looking at what it means to see a need, offer what feels aligned, and stay open to receiving support when we need it too. When that exchange comes from the heart, we have a chance to strengthen our relationships, appreciate what each of us brings to the table, and create a little more connection along the way.

• Can you reflect on a time when you saw a need that wasn't technically your responsibility, but you chose to step in and help anyway?
• What did you receive in return from that experience, whether it was satisfaction, appreciation, an opportunity, or something unexpected?
• Where in your life have you experienced that ebb and flow of making deposits in others and eventually receiving support in return?
• What needs do you have in your life right now, and are you communicating them clearly enough for someone else to recognize where they can help?
• Are you willing to receive help with gratitude when someone feels called to make a deposit for you?
• Where do you see opportunities to make deposits in your neighbors, your team, your community, or the people around you?
• How can you make sure the time, energy, and natural gifts you contribute are seen and appreciated?
• When someone has made a meaningful deposit in you, how can you look for the right opportunity to return that support in a way that feels meaningful to them?

Wherever you are in life, I'd love to hear how you're following your heart, noticing where you can be of service, and making sure your contributions are valued. When we stay open to both giving and receiving those deposits, it creates a beautiful flow. 

Feel free to reach out and share. I look forward to next Thursday's Wise Walk, so be sure to tune in for another episode. Until then, please be sure to prioritize fun as you read the signs, direct your path, and get your Stride On.

In this episode:

• [06:42] One of the things I love about that experience is that seeing the need for new hires prompted me to get into sales training and teaching.
• [08:08] I began helping new hires and it turned into an entire career. I even trained people in Paris, Frankfurt, and England.
• [09:28] This experience reminded me of how important it is for all of us to follow our hearts. We don't know until we try and see what magical doors the universe is opening up for us. 
• [10:39] If we are able to see a need and share our natural born talents, we just won't know where the universe takes us.
• [11:09] The more we invest in those around us, the stronger those energetic exchanges are. 
• [15:24] Living in the country, sometimes we need to depend on our neighbors and call on someone when we have a need. We also need to be open to opportunities where we can be of service.
• [16:08] Growing together as a community is a beautiful gift that we can give to each other.

Memorable Quotes:

"Until we try, we really don't know. Sometimes the universe has a magical way of opening doors for us." - Mary Tess

"The more that we invest in each other and ourselves, these energetic exchanges just happen more naturally." - Mary Tess

"When you see a need and feel called, listen, be aware, and decide if it feels right for you to be of service." - Mary Tess

"We can grow together as a community and have this natural energy exchange that comes from the heart." - Mary Tess

Links and Resources:

• Mary Tess Rooney
• Email
• Heart Value

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