Uates and the Calling of Life
On the inner calling, the awakening of meaning, and the art of living life to the fullest — guided by the ancient figure of the uātēs.
summary: On the inner calling, the awakening of meaning, and the art of living life to the fullest — guided by the ancient figure of the uātēs.
Today, we no longer use the term uātēs in that literal sense, yet we might interpret it as someone who is able to perceive the deeper meaning of life — and help others discover it. One of the core aspects of human life is to live it fully, to draw out what is already within.
This means developing our talents and capacities, finding our true calling, and committing to something greater than ourselves. It also means becoming meaningful to others — and making a tangible contribution to the world around us. When we live our potential fully, we don't only serve ourselves. We inspire others to do the same, to pursue their path, and to live out their own sense of purpose. And in that act of support, we often rediscover our own.
The task of life is, in its essence, to live deeply. To embrace the full texture of experience. To open ourselves to the unknown. To be guided by the inner thread of passion and longing. When we allow ourselves to live in that way, we encounter joy, presence, and a quiet kind of satisfaction.
Ultimately, the calling of life is not something given from the outside. It emerges when we seek meaning, shape our purpose, and begin to live into that purpose with courage and care.
By choosing to live fully — and by helping others do the same — we contribute to something lasting. We become part of a wider movement of becoming, in service of generations to come.
So let us awaken the uātēs within. Let us commit to cultivating our gifts, supporting others, and living the days we’re given with clarity, generosity, and soul.
René de Baaij
