Episode 70

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13th Jun 2021

All the reasons why you must discern your callings for an authentic life with Gregg Levoy

Gregg Levoy writes that we must be willing to get shaken up, “to submit ourselves to the dark blossoming of chaos” in order to continue growing. People tend to search for answers about their purpose more when they’re confronted by a problem, or when there is something uncomfortable in their life. Levoy has written from a multifaceted lens about calling.

"Listen from down below if you want to hear from above," says Levoy.

On this week's episode in the Callings series, Levoy shares his wisdom on everything from how to invoke your call, to whether a call is a right or a privilege, to how to listen, and even the consequences of following your call or NOT following.

Time Stamps:

2:15: How do you invoke a call?

7:05: Gregg's definition of callings

12:15: The wonderful Jewish proverb about listening from below to hear from above

18:40: Is it a privilege to pursue one's call in the first place?

21:15: Most people know it when they're in alignment with themselves

26:30: An example of someone who just stuck with it

34:27: On maybe not meditating some times

44:22: On managing paradox better

Find Gregg and his book, Callings, at his site here.

If you’re interested in callings go to Big Self School.com/corevalues and download the free activity we’ve created for you to get clear on your core values. It’s fun. It takes 15 minutes, and we believe core values are a critical component of your callings work.

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Chad Prevost

Dr. Chad has advanced degrees in creative writing, literature, and theology. Being married to a psychotherapist has been another education. A workshop leader and entrepreneur, he has started and participated in writing and literary arts communities in New York, Austin, Atlanta and Chattanooga. He also has experience writing as a journalist for startups in tech and logistics. He is the author of several books of poetry, as well as interactive-fiction for youth. Over the years, he has innovated writing processes to foster reflection and insight, narrative strength, and authentic voice.