When you have once seen the glow of happiness on the face of a beloved person, you know that a man can have no vocation but to awaken that light on the faces surrounding him. In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer – Albert Camus
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Yes, it is absolutely a vocation. It’s too much a part of who I am to just be a career choice. I consciously choose things because they need to be done, rather than because I can make money at them. I do need to be able to support my family, so it’s not like a divine calling to poverty. But I do feel that the roots of the profession and service to my clients is what drives me.
As you’ve described – it lines up with that internal compass, if it’s strong enough. Sometime the career choice is law, and sometimes not, but for some people, its a vocation. For others, they find their calling outside of work. i feel very lucky to have found it in my work
Thanks for making me think about it.
I think it really depends on the person and also, on wherever that person is at a particular time in his/her life. It could have started as a mercenary pursuit and then become a vocation, for example. Or vice-versa. I mean, IS there a satisfactory answer? Satisfactory to whom? It should satisfy you, really. Sounds like you are feeling fulfilled professionally and emotionally as well.
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We all are called to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and if we can live our lives in honor of HIM in all that we do – our jobs, no matter how “important” or how “trivial” they may seem, will be our vocation as we work not for our selves but for the glory of God.
While I enjoy practicing law and find lots of fulfillment in what I do, I don’t think or feel it is any more important or impressive a position than any other. I am blessed to be able to help people in my job, and I appreciate every working day.
Thanks to all for helping me reflect on this blessing today!