Michaela O’Donnell on the Nesting Dolls of Calling
We often equate calling with our professional work. O’Donnell’s metaphor of nesting dolls helps us capture the different layers of calling.
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We often equate calling with our professional work. O’Donnell’s metaphor of nesting dolls helps us capture the different layers of calling.
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For new readers, I’m a Singaporean blogger in his early 40’s, who is passionate about personal growth and vocational discernment. Find out more on my raison d’etre for starting this blog, how I rediscover my love for blogging and personal growth, and why the name “Embrace Our Calling”.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Marcus Mok is a Christian teaching Chinese Language in a secondary school in Singapore. He serves as a deacon, lay preacher, Bible teacher and interpreter in his church. He is passionate about helping young adults and teenagers to discover and flourish in their individual callings, and fellow Christians in their mid-career to develop depth and meaning in their work. This blog is an extension and expression of his passion.
