Laura and I talk about our life paths all the time. We are both making efforts to let our paths arise of their own accords rather than trying to map them out in advance. So far this approach is working well for us and we are excited about the possibilities.

Sometimes it can be hard to recognize your calling or path. I found this post from A Nun’s Life inspirational in learning to trust your calling. The post features nuns’ explanations of how they came to find their callings. Sister Julie advises:

If you are wondering if you are called (and you know who you are!), consider this: whoever you are, wherever you come from, whatever you desire most — God is with you and wants you to answer with your whole self. Forget about such things as “I’m not that holy” or “I’m just a normal, average person” or “Why would God call me?”

This is excellent advice for every person, not only young ladies considering becoming nuns. God (or the Tao or the Universe) moves through each of us. Deep down we all know what to do in any situation; we are expressions of the Ultimate. If we are open enough to hear the calling, to see our path, and trusting enough to follow it, we can each find the Way.