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Look for the Light | Ellen S. Knell | July 2024
Jul 2, 2024
Ellen S. Knell, associate director at the Center for Language Studies, talks about finding light in small spiritual experiences, her language learning journey, embracing incremental progress, finding comfort in grief, and the value of personal growth.
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- Small, incremental moments of inspiration contribute to faith and understanding
- Learning diverse languages and fostering cultural understanding through immersion experiences
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Discovering Rays of Light in Life's Journey
In recounting her experiences, the speaker reflects on the significance of small, incremental moments of inspiration and learning, likening them to rays of light that gradually contribute to the growth of faith and understanding. She shares a personal narrative of receiving a spiritual prompting to serve a mission, initially met with uncertainty, which ultimately led to a transformative mission experience in Taiwan. Through perseverance and faith, she navigated challenges, including learning a new language, and recognized how seemingly small moments contributed to her spiritual development.
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