Do you remember when you were young and your parents asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” For me, that question began around the 9th grade, and it continued until I graduated high school. At the time, I wasn’t entirely sure which career path I’d choose, but I had a few ideas.
Your calling is that deep, passionate drive inside you—the career that aligns with your true purpose. I remember someone telling me, “If you find a job you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.” Unfortunately, many of us end up in careers that leave us feeling numb, both inside and out. We go from one task to the next, and our days feel dull and predictable. Work becomes just another 9 to 5 grind. Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I could do this job with my eyes closed”?
For those who choose a career over their calling, waking up and going to work becomes a daily burden. The idea of facing another day feels draining. But when you find your calling and pursue it, work no longer feels like a chore—it becomes an adventure.
Consider these reflections:
- Your passion guides you to your calling.
- A calling is a reflection of who you are.
- A career is simply what you do.
- A calling is a lifelong commitment, 24/7, 365 days a year.
- A career is defined by fixed hours, often 9 to 5.
- A calling is something you’d pursue even without pay.
- A career is something they pay you to do.
- A calling cannot be measured by money or fame.
In conclusion, take a moment to reflect on where you are in life today. Ask yourself if your current work aligns with your true calling. Listen to your mind, body, and soul. Don’t worry about others’ opinions or whether they agree with the direction you’re heading. Live as if tomorrow is your last day. Embrace today because tomorrow is never promised.