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Ever since I was a little girl, I felt that I wanted to be of service here on the earth: I felt that was my job somehow. And whatever I was going to do, I was going to find a way to do that. And so, as I got a larger audience -- a broader audience worldwide, and more and more people were listening to me -- it became important for me to share that thought. And the song 'Get on Your Feet' -- which I didn't write, it was written actually by my guitar player, bass player and keyboardist . . . They knew how I felt. [They knew] what my thoughts were . . . So although it was written before my accident, it was thrown back at me so many times . . . But that really is my motto. I look always forward. I look ahead. And that's why I chose to record that song, because I really loved the message. Then 'Coming Out of the Dark,' which came on the heals of that accident and my rehab, and the incredible love that I felt from everyone worldwide that helped me through that difficult moment when I broke my back in 1990, is a big thank you to my fans -- and an expression of how ultimately we are here for each other to help one another. And the strength of prayer . . . That's why I say I know the love that saved me, you're sharing with me. We do have the power to save one another . . . And I wanted to thank everyone for being there for me.

Gloria Estefan#6

MusicPurposeMotivationService

About this quote

What does it mean?
The speaker describes feeling a sense of purpose to serve others and using music to share this message, especially after an accident.
In plain terms
She felt called to serve and used her songs to share this message.
What can you take from it?
Finding a purpose helps guide your actions.

Where it applies

  • finding direction
  • public speaking

Putting it to work

  • identify your purpose
  • share your mission

Questions to consider

  • What is your purpose?
  • How do you serve others?

Another view

It does not define what service means practically.

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