But back to flowers … those words have entered my mind in times of agony and grief, when I needed them. Leaving my Grandmother’s funeral on most spectacular day in May Chicago-area can offer … “How odd, “ I thought, “for sun to be shining this way. And for pansies to be in bloom.” Leaving for my beloved son’s Memorial Service, again, “My goodness. There’s a daffodil. How so?”

Yes, nature goes on naturing, and these things keep happening. Be sure and turn them around and learn from them. No matter what you’re going through, flowers will keep blooming and there will come another spring.

When things seem insurmountable, go and plant a flower. Or take a bouquet over to someone’s house and sit a spell and visit. Or bring some into your own home and place them where you can enjoy them.

Every flower is a promise of spring and a new day and that things will go on. And most of all, that you’ll be there when they do! You are resourceful, you are resourceful, and in midst of war, there will always be flowers blooming.

I'll share an example from my own life. About four years ago, I knew that one of my callings was to be a coach. I knew it like I know my own name. I started exploring field, registered for a training program and told friends and family. I was taking action, right? Well, universe wasn't satisfied. I was still working at my social work job, a job that I had described more than once as "killing my spirit." I continued to work there for salary. (Let me be clear: sometimes continuing to work for your salary is a necessary leg in your journey). The universe upped ante, and gave me a wake up call. I was presented with a scenario at work that compromised my personal integrity so much that I couldn't write my letter of resignation fast enough. A colleague later commented, "The universe really gave you a swift kick in pants, didn't it?" She was right.

Here's a sampling of possible signs that you are being prompted to follow a calling:

- Synchronicity. For example, three people recommend same book to you in space of week. The message is clear - go get book.

- Wake up call. An unexpected turn of events occurs, for instance, you become ill, you lose your job or a relationship ends abruptly.

- Intuition. You know in your gut that there's a new direction in which you need to head.

- Body signals. Your body is wise, and will communicate with you when you're not getting message. For example, if you have a persistent pain in your neck, what's a "pain in neck" in your life? See if two are related.

Take a look at spectrum of your life right now. What's calling to you? Which calls are you answering right now? Is it time to translate a calling into action? In end, we are called to be ourselves more fully - to give expression to what resounds in our souls.

----------------------------------------------------------------------- Claudette Rowley, coach and author, helps professionals identify and pursue their true purpose and calling in life. Contact her today for a complimentary consultation at 781-676-5633 or claudette@metavoice.org. Sign up for her free newsletter "Insights for Savvy" at http://www.metavoice.org.