I Have No Singular All-Consuming Calling
Life became better once I’ve realized this.
The process of ageing and the discovery of new aspects of ourselves, shifts in perspective and a new sense of acceptance is fascinating.
I love that I have reached a point in my life where I can write today, create a bougie coconut candle the next day, learn French the day after that, and enjoy them all without thinking that I should spend my time trying to focus on just one all-consuming purpose.
Yet, it was different a few years ago. I was obsessed with the “I can only have one purpose in life and I have to find out what that is or else…” mentality. I don’t know if it was ingrained in me from a young age, or if there’s this inherited pressure in the collective consciousness of humanity that we’re not even aware of.
Either way, all I’ve ever experienced with that mindset is frustration, disappointment and a sense of emptiness. I’m in my late 20s now and I’m beginning to realise that there are so many mysteries within us that we have yet to unravel, and it’s difficult to do so by limiting ourselves through a singular focus.
Having a less rigid and varied approach to life has allowed me to enjoy life much more. Waking up every day and giving myself permission to experience things I have never…
