The Daily Ascent

Ep. 41 | Devotion: The Power of Showing Up Even When It's Hard


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In today's episode, I'm talking about devotion — not as discipline or perfection, but as the steady, human practice of showing up when things are hard or uncertain.

I share a story about a young woman whose commitment to learning reshaped my understanding of perseverance, humility, and what it really means to stay the course.

We'll explore why devotion is a spiritual practice, how small acts of consistency transform us, and why the willingness to return — even imperfectly — matters more than the results.

Question to carry into your day: Where in your life are you being invited to keep showing up — not perfectly, but consistently?

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