Hello, to you listening in San Lorenzo, California!

Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga.

Maybe like me you’ve gotten stuck. Maybe you’re stuck now; you don’t know what to do.

If you’re stuck, don’t watch what you think; watch what you do. You can walk your way clear. Walking activates a storehouse of strengths, experiences, helpful teachings, solutions gathered over your lifetime. Feeling connected with the earth liberates our imaginations.

4 Steps:

✓ Decide on the issue you want to bring on your walk,

✓ Invite your Creativity to come along and fully expect it will show up,

✓ Toss out possibilities, ideas or solutions for your Creativity to work on with you, and

✓ As you walk let your mind wander but every now and again come back to the issue at hand.

Sooner than you expect solutions will fall into your consciousness. Guaranteed! Because “All truly great thoughts are conceived while walking.” [Friedrich Nietzsche]

You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you’ll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. Be sure to stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website, check out the Communication Services, arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as "Wyzga on Words" on Substack.

Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team

Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts

Music: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music

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Hello to you listening in Fremont, California!

Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga.

In college I was taught by lay faculty and Benedictine monks.

Today I follow Joan Chittister, an American Benedictine nun, theologian, author, and speaker who is known for being an outspoken advocate of justice, peace and equality focusing on the empowerment of women.

In her book, The Monastic Heart - 50 Simple Practices for a Contemplative and Fulfilling Life, Chittister writes, “A spirituality of work is that process by which you finally come to know that your work is God’s work, unfinished by God because God meant it to be finished by you.”

I say my work is "helping women shape and share their story by discovering: Who am I? What’s my why or work? How do I do my work differently?"

But the notion of “spirituality of work” puts a different spin on things. Is this truly my work? If so, how is it meant to be finished by me?

Story Prompt: What’s your work and how will you finish it? Write that story! And tell it out loud!

You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you’ll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. Be sure to stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website, check out the Services, arrange a 30-minute no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as "Wyzga on Words" on Substack.

Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team

Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts

Music: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music

ALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved. If you found this podcast episode helpful, please consider sharing and attributing it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.

Hello, to you listening in Salford, England!

Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga.

I practice the Five Remembrances as taught by Thich Nhat Hanh: I am of a nature to get old, get sick, and die, be separated from those I love, and there is nothing I can do about it. Sounds grim, right? Now what?

Maybe the Five Remembrances serve as an invitation to ask ourselves:

✓ What does my Life want?

✓ Am I living my Life being true to who I am?

✓ Am I doing what is most important to me?

✓ How do I embrace the singular opportunity I’ve been given to live this Life, to be of use?

✓ How do I summon the willingness and courage to set out on a different path to claim my true purpose?

Question: It’s your story. Starting now, how do you want to write it?

You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you’ll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. Be sure to stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website, check out the Services, arrange a 30-minute no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as "Wyzga on Words" on Substack.

Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team

Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts

Music: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music

ALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved. If you found this podcast episode helpful, please consider sharing and attributing it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.

Hello to you listening in Cieszyn, Poland!

Coming to you from Whidbey Island Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga.

Women don’t often take the time to fully inquire into questions like:

✓ Who am I?

✓ What am I here for?

✓ Am I living my life in alignment with my true self and purpose?

✓ Am I willing to venture into an archeological dig on my story to leave behind my feelings of unfulfilment and get to the heart of the power I am?

And yet, understanding and embracing your personal narrative can be the professional and personal breakthrough you’ve been searching for.

Join Candice Snyder, host of Passion Purpose & Possibilities podcast and me, the Story Architect, to learn:

✓ How authentic storytelling fosters vulnerability and genuine connection.

✓ The powerful link between telling your story and living a meaningful life.

✓ Diane’s proven method to help you discover and own your origin story.

... and more for you to unlock your story possibilities!

Tune in on Apple podcasts; you’ll enjoy the listening:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passion-purpose-and-possibilities/id1617133237

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Contact Candice Snyder

Website: https://hairhealthvitality.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities/

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You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you’ll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. Be sure to stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website, check out the Services, arrange a 30-minute no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as "Wyzga on Words" on Substack.

Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team

Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts

Music: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music

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Hello to you listening in Newport News, Virginia!

Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga.

Kindness. What is it good for? Absolutely everything!

✓ Reduces stress, anxiety, feelings of pain and depression, and lowers blood pressure

✓ Boosts self-esteem, feelings of well being, happiness, and optimism

✓ Fosters a sense of community helping people feel connected and supported

✓ Encourages compassion and understanding to break down barriers of prejudice

✓ Promotes a more caring and supportive environment, making the world a better place for everyone.

✓ Kindness is contagious rippling out to others to create shifts in attitudes, behaviors and even cultures.

✓ Of all the many things you can be in your lifetime, be kind.

Story Prompt: When has someone extended kindness toward you? When have you extended kindness toward another? What did that feel like? What happened next? Write that story!

Be well, do good work, and keep in touch.

You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!

Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:

✓ Check out Communication Services I Offer

✓ For a no-obligation conversation about your communication challenges, get in touch with me today

✓ Stay current with Diane as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack.

Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team

Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts

Music: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music

ALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved. If you found this podcast episode helpful, please consider sharing and attributing it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.

Hello to you listening in Camano Island, Washington!

Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington, this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga.

Let’s be perfectly clear. Fascism is here.

It feels like we are shoveling sand against an incoming tide. It feels like we have little plastic shovels while the other guys have earth movers.

I get it.

But this much I know about the tide: it does turn.

We the People have to do the turning. Collectively, we have more control, power, community, voices, determination, resilience, and persistence than we think. Find one thing you can do and do it consistently. Commit to create, build, share, work, and help!

“This is not the end.

It is not even the beginning of the end.

But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.” [~ Winston Churchill]

You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!

Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:

✓ Check out Communication Services I Offer

✓ For a no-obligation conversation about your communication challenges, get in touch with me today

✓ Stay current with Diane as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack.

Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team

Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts

Music: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music

ALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved. If you found this podcast episode helpful, please consider sharing and attributing it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.

Hello to you listening in Helsinki, Finland!

Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday and your host, Diane Wyzga.

These days it takes more than the usual effort to stop trying to burst people into flames with my mind.

What’s going on? What isn’t? The craziness is triggering our uncertainties, raising our blood pressure, interrupting our sleep, and worse.

My dad used to say, Diane, Nie mój cyrk. Nie moje małpy. Not my circus - not my monkeys!

Practical Tip: Do not sell your soul for peanuts to feed the monkeys at the circus. It’s not your circus. It’s not your monkeys. Instead, find a moment of beauty and shelter in that for now.

You’re always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!

Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:

✓ Check out Communication Services I Offer

✓ For a no-obligation conversation about your communication challenges, get in touch with me today

✓ Stay current with Diane as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack.

Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team

Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts

Music: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music

ALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved. If you found this podcast episode helpful, please consider sharing and attributing it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.

Hello to you Patrice (long-time follower and supporter) listening in Big Bear, California!

Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga.

“Happiness is pretty simple: someone to love, something to do, something to look forward to.” [Rita Mae Brown, Hiss of Death]

Said another way, “The three grand essentials of happiness are: Something to do, someone to love, and something to hope for." [Alexander Chalmers, Scottish writer whose papers are held at the National Library of Scotland]

Either way, it all comes down to the same thing, right? Do what WAKES you happy!

You heard that right. If you WAKE happy with something to do, someone to love, and something just around the corner on its way to you, there will be relatively few problems, obstacles, and other situations that truly interfere with your growing sense of esteem and well-being.

Story Prompt: Who are you and what WAKES you happy? Write that story! And tell it our loud!

You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you’ll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. Be sure to stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website, check out the Services, arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as "Wyzga on Words" on Substack.

ALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved. If you found this podcast episode helpful, please consider sharing and attributing it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.