Feeling Called To Something Bigger? Take The Leap Now

I don’t know what it is or where it came from, but I’ve always found myself feeling called to something bigger. 

It’s impossible to put my finger on it, but I’ve always felt destined for so much more. 

For those of you who don’t know my story, I grew up in a single-parent home. My mother raised me.

Financially, my father was in my life, but that was about it. 

In fact, I didn’t even call him daddy until I was 13. 

We were in a McDonald’s drive thru when I asked him, “what do I call you?”

He suggested his first name. Then, after sensing my disappointment, quickly offered up, ‘daddy’ as an option. Talk about a blow.

My Daily Reality Was Like Night And Day

During my single-digit years, my mum – with the encouragement of a cultured friend of hers – enrolled me in ballet, jazz, tap dancing, gymnastics and later, piano.

We were lower middle-class, and I went to an inner-city primary school in Nassau run by nuns from the Sisters of Charity out of New York. 

Outside the school grounds, I saw a lot of poverty, brokenness and sometimes, violence. 

Later in the evening I would take ballet lessons in a wealthy part of town – surrounded by the children of rich expatriates working on contract in The Bahamas. 

Most of the kids were white or biracial. I was one of three Black children, if that. 

My daily experiences were like night and day. 

Those ballet lessons exposed me to kids who were very different from me.

They came from different countries and spoke different languages, like French and Russian. Their experiences exposed me to a completely different world. And I loved it.

Now that I think about it, that was the genesis of everything. 

That was the exact moment I started feeling called to something bigger.

They had two-parent households, nice cars and huge homes that looked like mansions. Yet, I never felt insecure. Never jealous. I just wanted those things for my family, too.

What Does Feeling Called To Something Bigger Mean?

Feeling called to something bigger means you feel destined for much more than your current circumstances.

It’s a feeling that something just isn’t quite right. You feel empty because you want more and deep down know that you are living below your potential. 

For example, let’s say you work as a dental assistant, but always wanted to own your own hair salon. 

Every time you see someone with a great hairstyle or drive by a busy salon on a Saturday afternoon, it does something to you. You feel a sense of longing and disappointment. Disappointment because you have dreams of having that very thing. 

To be clear, you may not hate the work you do; you might even enjoy it. 

But, you feel like you are disappointing your future by living below your potential. By not doing the one thing that gets you excited. The one thing that you would do, even if no money were attached. 

That’s what feeling called to something bigger feels like.

You’re Not Alone – I’ve Been There

I’ve certainly felt that – many times over. I’ve had a successful career and have pivoted more times than I can count. There have been tremendous highs, and serious lows.

And I often questioned why I couldn’t just put my dreams aside and ‘be normal’ like everyone else.

But, then I think of all the history makers who were called to do something bigger and refused to settle for a life of mediocrity.  

Tyler Perry was physically and sexually abused as a child; was homeless and told repeatedly by his mum to ‘just go get a job’ because his stage plays were bombing. Look where he is today.

Suze Orman, whom I had the pleasure of meeting many years ago, was a waitress until she was 30. She’s now a best-selling author and finance guru. 

JK Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series, one of the best-selling books of all time, is a multi-millionaire today. But, before she hit the big time, she was a single mum on welfare. 

And the original book, which has since won numerous awards, was rejected by 12 publishers.  

Shark Tank investor, Barbara Corcoran, who is one of my personal favourites, failed at 22 jobs before quitting her waitressing job to pursue a real estate venture. 

What’s my point in mentioning these people. I mention them because they felt led to do something bigger. They’re extraordinary. And extraordinary people should never try to be anything but.  

Recognising The Signs You’re Meant For More

If you have a nagging desire in your heart that just won’t go away no matter how many times you try to suppress it, then that is a huge sign that you are meant for more.

Do you fantasize about this thing? 

Does the thought of it bring you instant joy? Could you see yourself doing this thing for the rest of your life? These are all signs.

Regret is a big thing to me. I’m not a fan. I am prepared to do whatever I have to so that when I am on my death bed, I won’t regret not having something or doing something. 

There have been so many people in my life who tried to talk me out of my dreams. I thought they meant well, but now I realise they didn’t. 

They didn’t have dreams of their own, so they could not understand mine. As a result, they tried to sow seeds of doubt in my head.

Luckily, those seeds did not take root. 

And that’s another clear-cut sign that you’re meant for more – when people think your dream or goal is crazy.

You’re feeling called to something bigger, not smaller. So, of course people are going to think your dreams are insane. However, God didn’t put the dream in their heart. He put it in yours. 

Under no circumstances should you allow someone to talk you out of what God talked you into. 

Why Feeling Called to Something Bigger Can Be Overwhelming—And Why That’s Okay

There’s a lot of fear and uncertainty involved when chasing a goal, a dream, purpose. 

People are afraid to fail, and if we’re being honest, who could blame them? Failing sucks. We internalise it and if we don’t push past the pain, it can scare us off for good. 

This is why most people opt for mediocre, average lives. Because it takes no effort and it’s comfortable.

Trust The Process Of Saying Yes To Something Bigger

Today, I want to encourage you to surrender if you are feeling called to something bigger. 

Whatever that thing is that’s in your heart, that won’t let go of you, give in to it. Try it. It’s tugging at you for a reason.

In addition to that, I want you to surround yourself with dreamers and doers. The latter is especially important. These people will support you and offer hope when it feels like it’s dwindling. 

One of the worst feelings in life is the moment you reflect on the past and wonder, ‘what if?’

What if I had just tried or what if I had just done it afraid?

If you’re being called to something bigger, that’s because something bigger is waiting. 

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Posted By: Rogan · In: Musings