Discerning Our Availability

"I wish I could be more available to my family," a friend told me recently.

He is in the midst of exploring what life is asking of him, particularly around his work in the world. He is considering whether to remain in his current role or transition towards work he feels more deeply called to. This is a significant tension for him—and a familiar one for many of us.

When we make ourselves available to one thing, what do we become less available to?