Psychology Today | 02.09.2026 01:40
Do you have a career passion, or are you still looking? Possibly more than ever before, it's a goal emphasized by vocational counselors and, increasingly, their college and even high-school counterparts. In this light, positive psychology uses the term "callings," often signaled by our heady excitement and dedication in discovering a career that feels just right for our soul. Recalling his first, joyful exposure to psychology as a struggling college student, Abraham Maslow likened this exuberant experience to "falling in love" (his words).
