I want everyone to take a moment, to close their eyes, take a deep breath, and pause to think of the

answer to one simple question. What is your purpose? Not so simple, is it? Finding the answer to this

question for many is a lifelong journey, while for others,

they seem to be born knowing what their role is in this world right out of the gate. Some of us

never find it at all, but I would argue that the vast majority of us spend years digging deep to

find it, that true meaning

behind what we do and why we do it, while a select few, the lucky few, stumble into it,

and strike gold.

The beautiful thing about purpose is it looks different for everyone, creating art, providing for a family, giving back to the community,

empowering others, living a life that stays true to yourself. The list goes on and on.

Many of us find purpose and soul fulfillment in acts that benefit others. And others includes animals.

Giving a voice to the voiceless, speaking up and standing for those who cannot do so for themselves.

But there are some who aim to silence those people and to cut them down, no matter what the cost.

Welcome to National Park After Dark.

Welcome back. It's been a minute. Cassie's been here, there, and everywhere, traveling the country.

I know, it doesn't seem that way because last week was Trail Tales, but I just did a,

I just helped my cousin move from Texas to New Hampshire, and we drove the whole way. So I did a

little mini cross-country trip, just a quick few days. You powered through that. We did, and I wish that I could say I did a national park trip. Just a quick few days. You powered through that. We did. And I wish that I could say I did a

national park trip because I drove by, let me tell you, I drove right by Hot Springs National Park,

Mammoth Caves National Park, Cuyahoga National Park. Was your hand just like on the glass?

Like your face face.

I was just like crying.

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