Recently in a graduate couseling course I read Henri Nouwen's book, "Wounded Healer" (1972). I was asked to remark on several key quotes and I came across a discovery I wanted to discuss. As I was writing my response paper I had a brief flashback to an early time in my life when my parents gave me a bookmark with my name, it's origin, and meaning printed on it.
My name is Jason, which translates from the Greek, "One Who Heals." At the time I wondered whether this prophetic bookmark was telling me I was going to be a doctor. Later, I began to realize a draw toward helping professions such as education, ministry, psychology, and medicine.
As I look back I wonder how much of our calling or vocation is determined by others expectations of us, outside sources and experiences, or even the meaning of our name. I wonder if anyone else out there has a similar story of their name aligning with their current calling or vocation (I am in Education now) and whether you have ever thought of this before.
Check out your name's definition and let me know what you think of my theory...
My name is Jason, which translates from the Greek, "One Who Heals." At the time I wondered whether this prophetic bookmark was telling me I was going to be a doctor. Later, I began to realize a draw toward helping professions such as education, ministry, psychology, and medicine.
As I look back I wonder how much of our calling or vocation is determined by others expectations of us, outside sources and experiences, or even the meaning of our name. I wonder if anyone else out there has a similar story of their name aligning with their current calling or vocation (I am in Education now) and whether you have ever thought of this before.
Check out your name's definition and let me know what you think of my theory...
