Monthly Archives: February 2011 I feel like I’ve reached a point where it’s time to dive into why calling really matters to me. Up until now, in the almost six months that I’ve been writing this blog, I feel like I’ve been trying to provide useful information to our everyday lives by improving our understanding of calling – the…  Life is quite the complicated balancing act. Do you ever feel like you’re perpetually on a seesaw, up then down, fast then slow – a constant ebb and flow? I find balance, though something I crave, is difficult to actually achieve. Usually we hit one extreme, turn around and head straight for the other. I…  This weekend, I watched The Fellowship of the Ring again. You’ll have to bear with me on this post if The Lord of the Rings isn’t your favourite because Tolkien’s trilogy is just such a great example of what a life of calling looks like. Here are a few thoughts: Strider, who we later come…  As we continue to watch the protests and uprisings of people throughout the Middle East, it seems like a good time to talk about the calling of a provocateur. This topic of protesting against authority is a bit uncomfortable for me. I’m not usually too concerned about fighting “the man.” But we all know that…  Happy Valentines Day to all! For today’s post, in keeping with today’s theme, I thought I’d briefly note some of the ways Love and Calling go together. When John and I started dating in 2005, it felt kind of like coming home. I felt natural, authentic and free to just be me with him –… Boredom seems like part of daily life, doesn’t it? Some of us are bored at work, some of us are bored when we get home. Some of us are bored with everything in our lives. According to Wikipedia’s article on the topic, Boredom is a problem of “engagement of attention.” This unfolds in three ways,…  Here are a few inspirational quotes for the week! “The question for each man to settle is not what he would do if he had means, time, influence and educational advantages; the question is what he will do with the things he has.” – Hamilton Wright Mabie “The important work of moving the world forward…  I know this weekend is the Superbowl so football may take priority but, let’s say you have Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning free. Here some suggestions for things you could do in that time to start moving towards your calling. *These are in no particular order of importance!* 1. Do some detective work. Ask your… |
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