You Don't Have to Overcome Everything: The Gift of Limitations with Sara Hagerty

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What if the thing you’re most frustrated by right now—the limitation, disappointment, delay, or circumstance you wish you could change—isn’t simply an obstacle to overcome? In this episode, I’m talking with author and writer Sara Hagerty about the unexpected gift of limitations and what can happen when we stop fighting every boundary in our lives and begin to ask what God might be doing within it. Sara shares how infertility, illness, grief, family challenges, and unexpected loss changed the way she sees suffering, surrender, productivity, and presence. We talk about why grief is not something we need to rush through, how unprocessed grief can come out sideways, and how allowing ourselves to name what hurts can create space for healing and deeper joy. We also talk about Sara’s experience with a productivity fast—intentionally stepping away from her to-do list during the time of day when she was normally most productive. What she discovered challenged the belief that being productive means we are valuable or successful. And perhaps the biggest reminder from this conversation: there may be more for you right here. Not necessarily more on the other side of the limitation. More inside the life, season, family, or circumstances you have today. In this episode: Why some limitations may be invitations rather than barriers How grief helps us process disappointment and loss Why grief can come out sideways when we don't allow ourselves to feel it What it means to surrender instead of constantly trying to overcome How suffering can produce perseverance, character, and hope Sara's “productivity fast” and what it revealed about her relationship with productivity and worth Why slowing down can help us become more present, creative, and attentive How to stop postponing your life while waiting for a different season Finding beauty, peace, joy, and presence within your current circumstances What it looks like to trust God with the story you didn't plan Resources Mentioned: The Gift of Limitations by Sara Hagerty A Grace Disguised by Jerry Sittser Instagram: @sarahagertywrites 🎧 Listen now — and if this one hits home, subscribe to The Tried and Truth Podcast and leave a review to help more listeners find it. Want something worth thinking about this week? That’s what Right Here, Lately is—a short weekly note with an idea to sit with, something I’m learning, a few things I’m loving, and a little encouragement for wherever life finds you. Less than two minutes. Free to join. And always something I hope leaves you a little better than I found you. Join me →

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