In this interview excerpt, Arthur C. Brooks explains his view of a "calling" as a sense of what one is meant to do, rooted in a religious perspective that involves surrendering to God’s will. He emphasizes the practice of praying, "Lord, guide my path. Make your will my will," as foundational. To concretely discover one’s calling, Brooks recommends undertaking a long pilgrimage, specifically walking the Camino de Santiago—a tradition that transcends Catholicism and is open to all faiths. He argues that humans are an ambulatory species; walking stimulates thought and clarity, a claim supported by research. Brooks shares his personal experience of walking across northern Spain twice in 2019, illustrating how the physical journey helped him find direction when he was uncertain about his purpose.
