Are you doing what you were born to do—or what you were told to do?

Culture, economic circumstances, family traditions, local customs and more can often influence us more than we realize. With the benefit of hindsight, we asked some wise and experienced members of our community whether they think they are doing what they were meant to do or told to do.

Trip Stormz

I’m truly doing what i was born to do! Jehovah God gave me these amazing gifts and abilities and i’ll forever spend the rest of my life proving to him that he didn’t make a mistake! I really appreciate being able to make music and also being able to put it out into the world and have THOUSANDS of people listening to it. Read more>>

Julie Kidd

I often find myself reflecting on whether I’m truly pursuing all that I want to accomplish in this lifetime. I wonder if my passions are genuinely mine or if I’ve shaped them by observing others. Read more>>

Dawn Alden

I grew up in a conservative household, where the expectation was that the arts are all well and good for a hobby, but no sensible person thinks to try to pursue them as a profession. As a result, my bachelor’s degree is in Zoology, rather than Theatre. Read more>>

Nicolas Wendl

It’s been such a pleasure talking with you, thank you for such thoughtful questions. This is a great one to end our interview on. An artistic calling isn’t something you find, it’s something that finds you, quietly growing inside you as you begin to understand yourself and grow as a young adult. Read more>>