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EPISODE · Feb 14, 2026 · 26 MIN

How to Handle Disappointment Without Losing Faith ...

from The 3 Mantras Podcast · host Paul Hughes

In this episode of The Three Mantras, I talk about something we’ve all felt — disappointment.When the New England Patriots lost the Super Bowl, I felt it more than I expected. I wanted that win. I prayed for it. I believed it would happen.But it didn’t.And that moment led me to a bigger realization about life, faith, and control.We all want the great job, the beautiful relationship, the perfect outcome. We ask. We pray. We visualize. But sometimes… it doesn’t go our way.I also open up about my dad’s illness — the fear, the emotion, and the helplessness of wanting someone you love to be healed. What do you do when you ask for something deeply… and it doesn’t happen the way you hoped?In this conversation, we explore:* How to deal with disappointment without losing faith* What prayer really means* Letting go of outcomes* Trusting that life may be working in ways we can’t seeIf you’ve ever struggled with unmet expectations or questioned why things didn’t unfold the way you wanted — this episode is for you.Subscribe for more episodes of The Three Mantras — conversations about mindset, faith, discipline, and living with intention.#TheThreeMantras#Faith#PersonalGrowth#Mindset#LetGo#SpiritualGrowth#LifeLessonsSupport the show3mantras.com

In this episode of The Three Mantras, I talk about something we’ve all felt — disappointment. When the New England Patriots lost the Super Bowl, I felt it more than I expected. I wanted that win. I prayed for it. I believed it would happen. But it didn’t. And that moment led me to a bigger realization about life, faith, and control. We all want the great job, the beautiful relationship, the perfect outcome. We ask. We pray. We visualize. But sometimes… it doesn’t go our way. I also open up ab...

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