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When you do it, things will clear up on their own and your way becomes clear(er).
They live in houses of around 10 kids each, attend classes, go to church, and play
Best way I know to try out if callings are real - sustainable is trying them out:
Spend some time on retreat/ in a monastery.
Volunteer.
Work or volunteer in the industry you want to start a business in and so on.
These folks are worth listening to — they've walked their talk and are living authentic and beautiful lives.And your inspiration doesn't have to be an either/or. It can be a yes/and! Many monastics live active lives and pursue their ideas and enterprises, while maintaining the ongoing inner growth of monastic practice
Since my first Camino in 2016, I have become a Benedictine oblate here in the US. This is a lay person who is connected to a monastery (mine is with the Benedictine Sisters of Erie PA, to where I have since moved). I can't live at the monastery, but I have a nearby apartment and connect with the community's ministries and prayer times. At least I did until the monastery closed to visitors -- and not sure when I will once again be able to join in community activities. I am still able to work in their food pantry.
Like Rebekah Scott, I am part of a growing New Monastic movement. You may want to look into what this might look like in Holland. Actually, you might be able to do both -- your own business and being connected spiritually with a monastic community.
Best to you on this part of your journey. It's an exciting ride!!
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