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“A new world calls across the ocean. A new world calls across the sky. A new world whispers in the shadows. Time to fly. Time to fly.”
—from Songs for a New World
A few weeks ago, I watched my niece perform in Songs for a New World. She’s something special—watching her in her full expression always moves me.
But this show in particular really got me. The music, the stories, the emotional honesty—it pulled me right in.
And for a moment, it felt like I was holding not just the meaning of the show… but maybe even the meaning of life.
(I know, I know—heavy, right? Stay with me.)
Because sometimes, something cracks you open when you least expect it and shows you what’s really at stake. And if you’ve ever had that kind of moment—where something small hits surprisingly deep—you know what I mean.
Songs for a New World isn’t a traditional musical. It’s a series of vignettes—snapshots of people at crossroads.
Moments of decision. Moments when something breaks through. Moments when the call to step into something unknown becomes impossible to ignore.
When the opening lines rang through the theater—
“A new world calls… A new world whispers… Time to fly.”
—I didn’t just hear the lyrics. I felt the invitation.
Some significance seekers recognize that invitation immediately. We sense it in our bodies—a tension, a restlessness, a quiet ache that tells the truth before we’ve found the words.
Others are just beginning to notice it. A question that won’t leave. A subtle dissonance. A flicker of possibility.
Yet—it’s there, even in the form of the whisper. And once you’ve heard it, you can’t un-hear it.
That’s what this show captured with haunting clarity:
Life offers thresholds.
If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’re standing at one now. Being invited. Being called.
Do not ignore it.
The cost of not listening isn’t just a missed opportunity—it’s the slow fade of what makes you feel most alive. It’s the quiet resignation that settles in when we choose safety over significance, again and again.
You don’t have to blow up all that you’ve built, but it is the time to listen.
This is the work of the significance-seeker—and it doesn’t begin with a plan. It begins with listening.
If you’re hearing the whisper and ready to explore what it might mean for your life, let’s talk. You can book a conversation with me [here].
What threshold are you standing at today?
I’d love to hear about the whispers you’re hearing—the invitations that won’t leave you alone. Share in the comments below.
Jen Karofsky | Thought Partner & Coach for Visionary Leaders & Significance Seekers
Jen Karofsky collaborates with leaders who are ready to disrupt the status quo and craft a life of legacy, deep connection, and purposeful impact. Through intentional coaching and bold thought partnership, Jen helps you align your work, your values, and your vision to create transformational change in your world.
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