Sounds True: Insights at the Edge Stephen Cope: Finding Your True Calling
Aug 21, 2018
Stephen Cope, a scholar emeritus at Kripalu and author of The Great Work of Your Life, discusses the concept of dharma—your true calling—drawing wisdom from the Bhagavad Gita. He shares practical clues for discovering your unique path, including what inspires you and your inherent duties. The conversation also touches on the significance of precision in pursuing your goals and the importance of letting go of distractions. Stephen emphasizes ordinary people living their dharma and what it means to embody modern warriorship in today's world.
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Fourfold Path For Right Action
- The Bhagavad Gita frames action as a four-part path: discern calling, do it fully, relinquish outcomes, and turn results over to God.
- Actions aligned with discerning mind have a transformative effect on the wider field.
Gandhi's Retreat Before Action
- Gandhi spent months in retreat before launching the Salt March, using meditation and spinning to clarify action.
- He chose deliberate inner work so his public action emerged from clear mind rather than anger.
Three Practical Clues To Your Calling
- Hunt for your dharma by naming three signals: what lights you up, your deepest duties, and current life challenges.
- Use simple naming exercises to reveal recurring patterns that point to your unique calling.
