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A Comparison of Calling Versus the Soul

Have You Answered Your Calling?

By J. Rica Middlebrooks, published Oct 06, 2006
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Introduction

From the moment we are old enough to realize that we are unique and special individuals there is a gnawing, an everlasting presence and recognition of why we alone are on this earth. This particular knowledge that creates awareness very early in childhood stays with us until the day we die. In the game of life, we can either recognize, embrace and deal with this voice of direction and claim it as our own, or we ignore it allowing a very significant flame to burn out thus removing all illumination of our individual presence on this earth plane. This is not to say we won’t exist but that’s just it, existing versus living is truly a different thing. Rather than capture the magic, the beauty and the special gift we have been granted we choose to allow the influence of others to beat out our flame and follow their path. Once this is done we then have to deal with the damp, dark, depressing unhappiness that beats at our soul. 

The Soul Versus Calling 

Takeaways
  • The Dalai Lama was identified as the 14th Dalai Lama at the age of three years old.
  • How many of us actually ignore our calling, even though it tugs at us constantly?
  • Falling ones' calling allows authenticity.
Did You Know?
Do you listen to your gut?
Resources
  • Farrer-Halls, Gill. (1998). The world of the dalai lama (1st ed.). Wheaton, Illinois: First Quest Edition with Godsfield Press.o Hillman, James. (1996). The soul’s code in search of character And calling. New York, New York: Warner Books with Random House. Levoy, Gregg. (1997). Callings finding and following an authentic life. New York, New York: Three Rivers Press with Random House.
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I absolutely love this piece and will have to read it again as I know I will glean more from it each time. I concur emphatically on all points, so many times I have ignored my soul and squelched my voice...and yet ashamed at where it has led me at times, in the end, I know I have continued to listen and just be patient and have faith...I love the part of being a Leader...something I will reflect on today. thank you

Posted on 10/18/2008 at 7:10:36 AM

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