“Is Your Calling Changing? Here’s How to Choose Between Safety and Greatness”
“Is Your Calling Changing? Here’s How to Choose Between Safety and Greatness”
Finding the Courage to Embrace Change When Your Path Takes a Turn
Have you ever felt the ground shake beneath your feet—not from an earthquake but from a “change deep within you”? One day everything you knew felt right, steady, familiar. The next day, there’s a fire, an aching, and you start to question it. You try to shake it off, but the feeling is relentless. It isn’t just a whisper; it’s a roar. “Is this still where I belong?
How is this possible? You thought you were set. You thought you knew your calling—the one thing you’d put your time, soul, and heart into. But now, doubt percolates in the pit of your stomach. And why? Because something else is pulling you. Something that doesn’t make sense…not at first.
Maybe it’s fear of change that makes us question that shift. Maybe it’s because we’re so tied up in what we do that we mistake it for who we are. And let’s be real, who wants to let go of being excellent at something? It’s a safety net. It’s comforting.
I remember my grandmother, wise and full of contradictions that only grandmothers can be. She once said to me, “Honey, just because you’re good at something doesn’t mean you have to do it.” She knew the difference between identity and action. It’s a memory that echoes now, with every second spent wondering, “What do I do next?”
The truth? We fear the unknown more than change itself. It’s the leap into an abyss with no bottom in sight that stops “most of us”. We cling to the safety of what we know, even when something greater is calling.
Techniques for Tackling Indecision:
1. The Classic Pros and Cons List: As old-school as it sounds, this tool can cut through the “mental noise”. Write down all the benefits and drawbacks of staying where you are versus making the leap. It won’t give you the answer, but it will help illuminate the weight of your options.
2. Sit in Stillness: Schedule uninterrupted time for quiet. Meditate, pray, or just breathe deeply. This isn’t a luxury; it’s essential. Your gut instinct often speaks the loudest when your mind finally quiets down.
3. Reflect on Your “Why”: Go deeper than surface-level fears. Why did you choose your current path in the first place? What has shifted within you? Understanding and clarifying your “why” will reveal if it still resonates or if a new chapter is calling.
4. Visualize Both Futures: Picture yourself in a year if nothing changes. Then picture the alternate path. Which scenario feels more alive? Many times, the body gives you answers before your mind does.
5. The 24-Hour Rule: When a new direction feels daunting, give yourself 24 hours where you mentally commit to this new path without overanalyzing. Experience the sense of freedom it brings. Then, reflect on how that felt. Did it spark excitement or dread?
6. Seek Wise Counsel: There’s strength in seeking input from those you trust—mentors, friends, or even spiritual guides. Their outside perspective can help illuminate aspects you might not see.
Trust the Gut Test: Here’s a trick from my nursing days: If you have a gut feeling that contradicts logic, don’t dismiss it. Emotions and intuition are signals from deep within, usually carrying more truth than what you see and the “data”.
Here’s the kicker: what if this pull you feel isn’t “just you”?
What if it’s part of something bigger? Call it cosmic alignment, divine timing, or just the universe putting its foot down. You might’ve felt the world buzzing in October with four of the planets squaring up since 79 AD, the air was so thick with change that your body responded to it. Mine did! There’s something in that, something that says it’s okay to want more, to answer a new call.
This shift isn’t just happening to you. It’s happening around us. And while fear is the natural first guest at the party, invite curiosity next. What’s on the other side of safety? It might just be greatness.
Steps to Take Towards That Greatness Once You’ve Decided:
1. Set Small, Achievable Goals: Don’t try to conquer everything at once. Break down your “new path” into manageable steps. This builds momentum and reduces that overwhelming sense that comes with change.
2. Create a Support Network: Let people close to you know what you’re working toward. Their encouragement—and even constructive feedback—will keep you accountable and grounded.
3. Commit to Lifelong Learning: Embrace the “student mindset”. Dive into books, take courses, or find mentors who can guide you through the new landscape. Expanding your knowledge is fuel for this new path.
4. Establish New Routines: Structure is your friend when entering unfamiliar territory. Whether it’s waking up 30 minutes earlier for self-reflection or dedicating time each day to your new pursuits, habits are the scaffolding of your transition.
5. Celebrate the Wins—Big and Small: Don’t wait until you’ve “arrived” to acknowledge your progress. Every step forward is a victory worth noting. Celebrate them. It keeps your motivation alive and your focus sharp.
6. Stay Resilient and Adaptable: Challenges will come (they always do). Expect them, face them, and pivot if necessary. Your path might twist and turn, but staying committed to your why will keep you moving forward.
Change isn’t the enemy. Fear of the unknown is. And while it’s okay to feel that fear, it’s not okay to let it keep you from greatness. Take the step, even if it feels like a stumble. You’ll find your stride soon enough.
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You have no idea how timely this was for me! Thank you for sharing. I need to commit to lifelong learning again. You think you become an expert in one place and can feel so disheartened to have to build from the ground up again, but that's just the beauty of life! We are really never an expert.
Gut instincts are the best way to check yourself. >> If you have a gut feeling that contradicts logic, don’t dismiss it.