Would You Answer an Authentic Call?
Hi,
Remember all the great conversations we had years ago? How we would one day get together and create something great? Well, I believe the time has come. […]
What would you do if you received such an email?
Ready for the Call
As I was thinking about this question, I was convinced that I would not hesitate to rise to the call, if the call was indeed authentic. Working with people I trust on a cause I believe in. Bring it on!
But what about my job? What would be my role? Where? How? Somehow, that uncertainty just doesn’t seem to matter enough to stop me from answering the call.
Making the Call
Now if I’m ready to respond in an instant to a trusted friend convening a team to make a difference, maybe I wasn’t alone. Maybe the only thing holding us back from changing the world is one request, one authentic call.
The implications of this is both scary and empowering. Maybe all that’s needed is for me to make that call.
Would you answer such a call? Will you make the call?
May 11th, 2009 at 12:59 am
I would answer the call. If it was authentic, as you said… But how do you know if it is? But then again, if it really is real, I'm sure you'll know.
And I think for me personally, making such a call would be more difficult than answering it. You need a lot of courage to call out to someone else, without knowing what they'll reply.
May 11th, 2009 at 1:16 am
I tend to agree. If the call is authentic, I will know.
As far as making the call goes, I'm actually more scared of a positive answer. After that it's too late to shy away from playing at the top of your game, no more space for excuses, preparation, and procrastination.
May 11th, 2009 at 1:46 am
If the reply is positive there is not half as much to fear. Then there are at least two of you with the same idea, and sharing a dream always makes it that much easier to follow through. I don't think a “yes” is scary, I think it's a relief. It's a sign you're not alone.
June 9th, 2009 at 4:32 am
Hey,
I know that feeling. I had it also before I knew what needed to be done. It's called passion and it makes you shit-scared. I guess it's your inner consciousness trying to protect you… 'cos once you're “in the passion zone” there's nothing stopping you. Yes, you can get hurt, but you enjoyed every minute of it.
Go for it!
June 9th, 2009 at 5:04 am
Man, spot on!
It's like a little voice at the edge of my attention going “Yeah, rest for now, but one day soon…” For now I'm still waiting for the final internal call, but I know I can't ignore it when the time comes.
August 13th, 2009 at 12:17 am
So, how do you feel now that “the call” finally came and you accepted it? What are your thoughts in retrospect? Maybe this could be a new blogposting altogether…
- tomi
PS. Now I have the right words… the protector within is the elephant!
When you feel scared this fear is coming from your mind (that I call the elephant). You can choose to push the elephant aside and reach for the love-filled passion behind it.
August 13th, 2009 at 2:08 am
Yeah, that's indeed a topic for another post, perhaps a bit later as the situation and my view of it unfolds. For now I'm just resting in the blessed confusion of not knowing what'll happen, but knowing that moving to Finland is the right thing to be doing.
Heh, I like the metaphor with the elephant. And I think it's true to see the protector as the mind/elephant. I get the feeling that it's not so much about pushing the mind aside, as it's about embracing it and moving beyond it.
August 13th, 2009 at 7:17 am
So, how do you feel now that “the call” finally came and you accepted it? What are your thoughts in retrospect? Maybe this could be a new blogposting altogether…
- tomi
PS. Now I have the right words… the protector within is the elephant!
When you feel scared this fear is coming from your mind (that I call the elephant). You can choose to push the elephant aside and reach for the love-filled passion behind it.
August 13th, 2009 at 9:08 am
Yeah, that's indeed a topic for another post, perhaps a bit later as the situation and my view of it unfolds. For now I'm just resting in the blessed confusion of not knowing what'll happen, but knowing that moving to Finland is the right thing to be doing.
Heh, I like the metaphor with the elephant. And I think it's true to see the protector as the mind/elephant. I get the feeling that it's not so much about pushing the mind aside, as it's about embracing it and moving beyond it.