76. Pauses with Purpose: Letting Go of Fear of Missing Out, Embracing Rest, and Accepting Divine Redirection to Live On Purpose
- Author
- Hazel Atkinson-Brown
- Published
- Thu 24 Apr 2025
- Episode Link
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In a world that glorifies hustle, rest can feel like failure. But what if your pause is packed with purpose?
In this episode, Hazel shares a timely and soul-grounding conversation about learning to let go of the pressure to always be “on,” produce, or prove. Whether you’re experiencing a forced slowdown, a spiritual pause, or simply questioning what’s next, this episode reminds you that stillness isn’t stagnation—it’s sacred alignment.
We unpack how to recognize divine redirection, heal your relationship with productivity, and release fear of missing out so you can live more fully, not more frantically. Because sometimes, the best progress comes when you’re not moving at all.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- How to recognize when a pause is God’s protection or redirection
- Why your identity isn’t tied to how much you achieve or produce
- The hidden power of rest, retreat, and reevaluation
- What it means to live in alignment rather than urgency
- How to honor your quiet seasons without guilt
Best For Listeners Who Are:
- Overwhelmed professionals or creatives in a season of transition
- Faith-driven women who feel behind or unclear about their next move
- High-achievers navigating burnout or spiritual disconnection
- Anyone who feels like life has “paused” unexpectedly
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Quote from Hazel:
"This pause isn’t punishment. It’s preparation for where you’re being called next."
This episode is your reminder that you don’t need to catch up. You need to catch your breath. Your purpose isn’t passing you by—it's being refined in your rest.
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