Calling Quote by Frederick Buechner
““To find our calling is to find the intersection between our own deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of Buechner by Frederick Buechner, 1995
A true vocation aligns personal joy with the world’s needs, creating meaningful work.
In simple terms: Calling matches joy with world’s need.
Key Takeaway
Seek work that fulfills both self and others.
Themes
purpose
career
joy
service
alignment
Mood
inspirational
hopeful
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career planning
- volunteering
- entrepreneurship
- creative arts
- community service
Key Concepts
vocational theory
existentialism
social impact
Questions to Reflect On
- What brings you joy?
- What does the world need that you can offer?
A Different Perspective
Finding such alignment can be challenging in competitive markets.
![“I don't see [ Trainspotting ] as an albatross, I see it more as a calling card. It's got me out to Hollywood, I've got a good agent, I've got a good manager, I'm getting a lot of work out there and doing a lot of stuff - getting a lot of film projects on the go.” quote by Irvine Welsh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/918/irvine-welsh-843_agents_i-don-t-see-trainspotting-as-an-albatros_7750.jpg)
