Do you feel a deep, quiet invocation to become or do something extraordinary? Life callings can be a bit overwhelming. But, at the heart of every one is a simple idea about what you want to accomplish or how you want to change the world. What makes them so complex is figuring out how to translate your ideas into making a living at it in the real world.
The first place to start is by developing a very clear idea of your life calling, specifically the impact you want to have. Identifying your touchstones -- the ideas behind the movies, books and songs that resonate deeply with you – is a good first step. So is connecting with
your inner guidance or voice. Together, they can help you define your life calling.
So, what do you feel called to do? Do you feel called to …
protect an endangered species
help people heal themselves
be an advocate for children
rescue abandoned animals
become a business tycoon
help people regain their vision
teach children how to play the piano
create innovative gourmet recipes
understand the mysteries of the universe
explore the frontier of gene therapy
Life callings are wake up calls to put our gifts and talents to good use and become actively engaged in realizing our life purpose. Most people think either too small or too grand. Your life calling is really just a simple idea applied to a few select people or the entire world. And because the number of ideas and causes that need someone to champion them in this world is almost infinite - one of them is calling to you. Now, are you ready to answer it?
