The root of this episode was inspired by a young man I met this summer.You'll hear the story that prompted today's question: how are you answering the call?This isn't the first time someone has posed this question - you'll hear I share some of their words too. Yet, I feel it bears repeating.And while I recognise it may seem particularly pertinent at this time of year, I see it as a universal, eternal question. Something, perhaps, we can all continue to ask.Thoughts that arise are:The words of Mary Oliver’s timeless poem, The Summer DaySeneca, Eckhart and Confucius on the shortness of lifeThis can be a beautiful time to reflect on what was, to see what is, to look ahead to what will beThat we may not know the answer to the question, and that’s ok - the importance is we keep listening in for the callThe choices we have about how we envision the now we are creating And we close with the same tender, compassionate, curious enquiry: how are you answering the call?Join the mailing list & receive the mini-course '3 little acts of self-compassion', completely free https://hennyflynn.ck.page/6e83d0227eExplore Henny's coaching, books, retreats, courses & events https://www.hennyflynn.co.uk/