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52: Unseen Work, Eternal Significance with Emily Curtis
What happens when your most important work is the work no one sees?
The mental load of tracking school uniforms, doctor appointments, meal planning, and a thousand other details can feel overwhelming—and often thankless. When your achievements aren't visible or celebrated, how do you find meaning in the mundane?
In this soul-stirring conversation, Emily shares her journey through the invisible terrain of motherhood and homemaking with refreshing honesty. "My kids just magically think 'oh, there's clean laundry on my bed'—the laundry fairy must have done that," she laughs. Yet beneath this observation lies a profound truth: some of our most significant contributions happen behind the scenes.
We explore the tension between craving recognition and finding divine purpose in everyday tasks. Emily offers this perspective-shifting insight: "I am irreplaceable in my home. Everything I do outside my home anybody else could do, but I can only be mom to my kids and wife to my husband." This reframes domestic responsibilities not as burdens but as sacred privileges—the holy work of creating a safe harbor for those we love.
Our discussion doesn't shy away from challenging cultural norms, including social media's impact on our sense of worth and the strange glorification of the frazzled, exhausted mother. We question why busyness has become a badge of honor and offer a counterintuitive alternative: showing up with excellence in whatever season you find yourself.
Drawing wisdom from Psalm 16, we discover that "the boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places"—revealing how God's sovereign placement in our lives isn't limitation but invitation to freedom and joy. If you've ever questioned whether your unseen work matters, this conversation will remind you of its eternal significance.
Listen now and rediscover the sacred ground beneath your feet—right where you already stand.
Recommended Reading:
The Gift of Limitations by Sara Hagerty
Unseen: The Gift of Being Hidden in a World That Loves to Be Noticed by Sara Hagerty
Connect with me!
You can find me on Instagram @mrs.leannetuggle or you can email me at [email protected]. I love hearing from you!
Would you like more weekly encouragement? Subscribe to my newsletter Whatever is Lovely and be inspired to open your inbox again.
https://leannetuggle.myflodesk.com/v3r2zwdaik
If this is your first time here and this episode resonated, hit “subscribe” and submit a 5-star rating if you feel genuinely inspired to. Your positive feedback means the world to me!
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By LeanneWhat happens when your most important work is the work no one sees?
The mental load of tracking school uniforms, doctor appointments, meal planning, and a thousand other details can feel overwhelming—and often thankless. When your achievements aren't visible or celebrated, how do you find meaning in the mundane?
In this soul-stirring conversation, Emily shares her journey through the invisible terrain of motherhood and homemaking with refreshing honesty. "My kids just magically think 'oh, there's clean laundry on my bed'—the laundry fairy must have done that," she laughs. Yet beneath this observation lies a profound truth: some of our most significant contributions happen behind the scenes.
We explore the tension between craving recognition and finding divine purpose in everyday tasks. Emily offers this perspective-shifting insight: "I am irreplaceable in my home. Everything I do outside my home anybody else could do, but I can only be mom to my kids and wife to my husband." This reframes domestic responsibilities not as burdens but as sacred privileges—the holy work of creating a safe harbor for those we love.
Our discussion doesn't shy away from challenging cultural norms, including social media's impact on our sense of worth and the strange glorification of the frazzled, exhausted mother. We question why busyness has become a badge of honor and offer a counterintuitive alternative: showing up with excellence in whatever season you find yourself.
Drawing wisdom from Psalm 16, we discover that "the boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places"—revealing how God's sovereign placement in our lives isn't limitation but invitation to freedom and joy. If you've ever questioned whether your unseen work matters, this conversation will remind you of its eternal significance.
Listen now and rediscover the sacred ground beneath your feet—right where you already stand.
Recommended Reading:
The Gift of Limitations by Sara Hagerty
Unseen: The Gift of Being Hidden in a World That Loves to Be Noticed by Sara Hagerty
Connect with me!
You can find me on Instagram @mrs.leannetuggle or you can email me at [email protected]. I love hearing from you!
Would you like more weekly encouragement? Subscribe to my newsletter Whatever is Lovely and be inspired to open your inbox again.
https://leannetuggle.myflodesk.com/v3r2zwdaik
If this is your first time here and this episode resonated, hit “subscribe” and submit a 5-star rating if you feel genuinely inspired to. Your positive feedback means the world to me!
Episode Sponsors:
Rodan + Fields - Take this brief quiz to find your customized skincare routine!
Red Aspen - Skip the salon appointment and shop here for hands that are hardworking AND elegant.
Whatever is Lovely - Subscribe here to the weekly newsletter designed to encourage you with words of wisdom and relatable content. Be inspired to open your inbox again.