How do you find your way back after the unthinkable?

After experiencing deep pain, we can lose a step. We may feel like we have lost our sense of purpose.

In this conversation, Raleigh Sadler and Esther Garrett explore finding passion and purpose after experiencing trauma and burnout. Esther, the founder and CEO of Safety Compass, shares her personal story of advocacy, the challenges she faced, and how her experiences shaped her ability to connect with others. They discuss the importance of vulnerability, gratitude, and redefining success through kindness and service to others. By 'redefining success, 'they mean shifting the focus from personal achievements to the impact we make on others. The conversation emphasizes that our stories, no matter how painful, can equip us to help others and that God's presence is constant, guiding us through our journeys.

Highlights and takeaways from the conversation:

• Finding passion may require rediscovering what once inspired us.
• Personal experiences can deeply connect us to those we serve.
• Vulnerability fosters genuine connections with others.
• Burnout can lead to a reevaluation of purpose and direction.
• Gratitude can transform our perspective on pain and suffering.
• Success is not defined by accolades but by kindness and service.
• Our stories of pain can equip us to help others.
• God's presence is constant, even in our darkest moments.
• We are called to love and serve others, regardless of our circumstances.
• Healing often comes through connection and shared experiences.
• "How can we re-tap into that thing?"
• "I felt really exhausted by the circumstances."
• "I needed a lot along the way to sustain me."

You have heard from Esther Garrett. Check out her organization, Safety Compass.

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