How to Find Joy in Serving Others - Part 2/3

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I think you could probably go back and track the stages of grief, probably that is what I went through. But I think if you do it right, you end up at acceptance. And that's where I ended up. And that's not to say that I've fully accepted the idea that the golden toad is extinct. Personally, I do still hold out hope that it could still be out there in those forests." - Trevor Ritland This conversation is with Trevor Ritland, who—along with his twin brother Kyle—authored The Golden Toad . The book chronicles their remarkable journey into Costa Rica’s cloud forest, once home to hundreds of brilliant golden toads that would emerge for just a few weeks each year—until, one day, they vanished without a trace. What began as a search for a lost species soon became something much more profound: a confrontation with ecological grief, a meditation on hope, and a powerful call to protect the natural world while we still can. Links: SpeciesUnite.com Kyle and Trevor: https://kyleandtrevor.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adventureterm/ Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/222249677-the-golden-toad Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Golden-Toad-Ecological-Mystery-Species/dp/163576996…

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Have you ever signed up to serve but secretly felt drained, uninspired, or even resentful? Maybe serving started to feel more like an obligation than an act of love. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and that’s exactly what we’re diving into today!
We're here for part two of our three-part series called Serving With Purpose.

Last week, we talked about how to discover and use our gifts to serve others, and today, we’re going even deeper—because, let’s be real, sometimes serving feels like another thing on the to-do list instead of something life-giving!

In this episode of Perspectives Into Practice, my friend Angela joins me again to talk about how we can shift our perspective and find true joy in serving others. We discuss:

✨ The difference between serving out of duty vs. serving out of love.
✨ A personal story where serving someone else unexpectedly changed her.
✨ What to do when you feel burnt out or uninspired in your service.
✨ Simple mindset shifts that can bring joy back into serving.
✨ Easy, practical ways to start serving with a full heart—no big platform or title required.

If you’ve ever struggled with feeling weary in serving, this conversation will refresh your heart and encourage you to step into service with renewed joy and purpose.

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