Overcoming Hidden Loneliness with the Power of Friendship

Justin Whitmel Earley’s journey to understanding the power of friendship was born out of a crisis. Once a missionary in China, he felt a calling to law school. While immersing himself into the bustling life of a high-powered lawyer he found himself slipping down a slope of anxiety and isolation. In the dark abyss of his struggle, he reached out to his wife and close friends. Their unwavering support and compassion during his distress, birthed an epiphany – the transformative power of friendship. 

Justin shares the importance of cultivating authentic relationships and how intentional efforts can transform your relationships for the better. 

“Life is hard, we suffer, and we will face difficult things, but if we face them alone, it’s a completely different future and it’s not a bright one. When we face them together with other people, everything changes.” – Justin Whitmel Earley

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

• Confront the impact of pervasive, and sometimes hidden, loneliness 
• Recognize the immutable strength of true companionships, along with the focused efforts necessary to nurture them
• Realize the power of habits shaping personal health in three ways – mental, spiritual, and physical
• Identify the potential that solid friendships can unleash, and the sustained commitment they demand

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