Calling Quote by Frederick Buechner
“Where your deep gladness meets with the deep hunger of the world, there you will find a further calling.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: "The Call of the Deep", 1975
When personal joy aligns with world needs, a deeper purpose emerges.
In simple terms: Joy + world need = purpose.
Key Takeaway
Seek work that fulfills both self and others.
Themes
purpose
calling
fulfulness
Mood
reflective
motivational
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career choice
- volunteering
- creative projects
Key Concepts
service
vocation
Questions to Reflect On
- What personal passions serve others?
- How can you discover your deeper calling?
A Different Perspective
Finding such alignment can be challenging.
![“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)
