Have you ever been hit by a sudden realization, one fine day, that you don’t have the foggiest of idea where you are headed in life? Trust me, it’s a terrifying feeling to not know exactly how life is going to unfold.
Well, that’s what the future is basically. It’s as uncertain as things can be. We have all heard about life changing stories, both the good ones and the bad ones and how it can all change with a snap of the fingers. So, yes, there is no telling what the future holds.
In spite of all that, we humans try our best to plan as much of our future as we can, which is a good thing, as it prepares us for any unforeseen rainy day.
So, it is natural that while planning for a future that is so unpredictable, we might feel a little overwhelmed owing to the fact that there are always a million ways things could turn out and so, feeling lost from time to time is not surprising.
Feeling Lost
Talking about this from an evolutionary point of view, I guess we are wired to want to predict as much of the future as possible because that would ensure a greater chance of survival. Hence, you get that sinking feeling in your stomach when you suddenly realize you have no idea what to do.
The worst situation to be in however, is feeling lost, despite everything going right in your life. I mean, your career is going great, your relationships with people in your life are good, and still you find yourself sitting on the couch with your head sunken in your chest, feeling absolutely … lost.
I can’t tell you how many times I have been in such a situation and when that happens, the first thing that crosses my mind is if I’m going crazy. But, I guess, that is one of the sour flavors of life, that you have to taste once in a while.
Anyways, every cloud has a silver lining and like with most tough times, these times when we feel lost can have some positive outcome as well. It might just be life pushing you to discover your path.
The Period of Discovery
What do you do when you don’t know the right way? You start analyzing the options, right? Because one way or the other, life must go on. So, you start looking for the right answer and it is exactly when you start looking, that you allow yourself to discover.
History stands proof to this. So many inventions and discoveries have been made in the past al because their inventors and discovers were simply lost, but their determination to keep going just led them to the answers they were seeking.
See this period of being lost as not as a “period of being lost” but a “period of discovery”. Sometimes you get to discover the right path and sometimes you also get to discover your true self. It is only during the tougher times that we begin to introspect, and that leads to personal growth.
So, yeah, sometimes it is important that we lose our way and if you are scared of never finding it again, take it from a guy who has lost his way so many times that I can’t even remember properly! It all works out in the end :)
This post reminded me of lyrics to a song I listen to regularly. The song is Catch and Release by Matt Simmons.
"There's a place I go to
Where no one knows me
It's not lonely
It's a necessary thing
It's a place I made up
Find out what I'm made of
The nights I've stayed up
Counting stars and fighting sleep"
I love the lyric
This song sounds awesome. Will check it asap. :)
Oh my goodness! Yes @sauravrungta! I get this! Life is so complicated. We work so hard to build our futures yet ultimately we have NO idea what the future holds. I think we need to teach our children more about being adaptable to change so when things don’t go as planned, they are able to go with the flow! At 42 I’m just beginning to work on that! 😉
It's never too late to start. hehe.
The loneliest smilies the brightest
That's true :)
Like your blogg bro ,Thanks for sharing with us @sauravrungta
Thanks for reading :)
Not easy at all! Even while feeling lost sometimes you just go with the flow for a while to see where the path leads you!
Good luck on your journey. Let yourself be lost for a while :)
Yeah, I know!! 'Go with the flow' is a very good advice. Good luck to you too :)
i guess no matter what happens, what will be will be, eventually things sort out itself in life, so worryin about the future is futile, just get your best plans forward and hope for the best cos no matter how successful your plans are today life always gives a challenge to overcome the next minute so best thing is just relax and do your best.
Absolutely agreed. Couldn't have said it better myself :)
My feeling is is that we think we have way more control in our lives than we actually have.
I think we are more lost than we know most of the time and thinking that we know where we are going is an illusion.
I find setting out in a particular direction without attachment to the outcome leaves me free to forge unpredicted paths and discover magic that I never knew existed.
The hardest part is when it seems like things are falling into place. Then the temptation is to hold on tight which never seems to work as well as when my touch is lighter. 😊
That’s right. As humans we want to have as much control over our life as much as possible. It is of course too difficult to do that as there are simply too many variables in life. So, we generally start panicking at the slightest hint of something unpredictable.
very nice place thanks for sharing...
Thanks
In that solitude of feeling lost is self discovering achieved. Well articulated life experience . Nice blog , good work.
Exactly. Thanks for reading :)
The famous travellers quote, ' get lost to find yourself'. Its essential part of life bro. You learn to live and love in such situations.
Such true words :)
I would not say that we ever lose our way... all paths lead to the Source of all things, and even though journeys are different, they all tell the same story at various levels of awareness.
Oh yeah, who’s to say which path is right and which is wrong. It’s all our perception.
yes, some paths are longer than other so to speak :)
I really like your posts and I enjoy very much with all your posts.👍
Thanks!! :)
I can't count how many times I was lost like that. I think because of that I started traveling and I actually don't find myself in that situations that often. Not to say at all.
But as you said - in the end everything is going to be just fine! :)
I have been lost several times too and it is exactly because of that I have found the way! :)
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YOu have to get lost to find your true self I think.Otherwise you might never even look
Yes, I think so too :)
The time when you are lost and the actions you take determine your future personality . Thank you for sharing experience . It is allways important to know there is hope.
There is always hope. You just have to be resilient.
I agree with you, We NEED to be lost from time to time, just to appreciate what do we have and to see the best way going forward, not just blankly following old routes!
Exactly :)
the good way is god, but each one of us have to decide to serve him or not, but he always gives us help if we are lost.
True :)
“If you feel lost, disappointed, hesitant, or weak, return to yourself, to who you are, here and now and when you get there, you will discover yourself, like a lotus flower in full bloom, even in a muddy pond, beautiful and strong.” - Masaru Emoto
Perfectly said! :)
One of the best blog 😍
Thank you :)
Feeling lost I think is what Buddha spent a long time trying to get to! It is actually a freedom because in that moment you are totally free to choose your direction without things getting in the way of an open space for choice @sauravrungta
Create a great day,
@kozan
Oh yes, totally. Being devoid of any fixed path is actually liberation!
when we lost the way we only can pray and effort find the way
yup!
Yeah I feel that same way too sometimes, i feel like am lost and I dont know what life holds or that feeling of not knowing what next, i really felt like that Immediately after I graduated from school that I kept on asking myself what next?
Studying this your blog post, i have learnt that I should always see that point in my life as a point of discovery and growth and it would work out well in the end. Thanks for sharing!
Yeah it tends to happen a lot after school and college because that is the time of transition. During those periods we have no option but to keep hope and persevere.
Thanks again for sharing!
Hi saurav.. I also desperate and feeling lost many time and i always think that its a new ladder to success now.. So when i failed or got unexpected result i did not consider it my failure rather consider it a new lesson..
if we believe in god we trust that what happened bad or good was actually good for us or had some good aspect..
Thanx for sharing nice article
Yeah, have faith and keep moving forward :)
Thanx.. God bless you
I just found your blog. After I read it that you write is very inspiring. Especially when talking about future problems. Keep working for good.
Thank you so much for the kind words :)
We can never predict the life. Obviously, we can make some plans, we can have dreams, goals and objectives. But we should focus more on the present time and enjoy moments we actually live now. Appreciate them.
Rightly said :)
Probably in such situations need rest for the brain. I have this when I have a moral and emotional exhaustion. Problems in the family, problems at work, big bills in business ... It's all very frustrating. Hands are dropped. And I do not know what to do. Loneliness helps me. Hot bath. And music. And sometimes helping to prepare food. When I cook in my mind
Haha I totally agree. Sometimes you just need a break from it all!
Probably need. You're right. But I have to take care of my family, children. But you need to do something about it.
I am very scared of this. I get what you are saying about being a period of self discovery but still very scary :P
I know. It is indeed very scary.
“period of discovery”. Sometimes you get to discover the right path and sometimes you also get to discover your true self.
I loved this phrase. but it makes me question and ask, do you not find your way when you find yourself?
I like your perspective. she is creative
Yes it helps but even after you discover your true self, there can be many paths for you.
100% true, Life is a journey where the spotlight focuses on the present and the road ahead is all but dark while the road behind can never be taken again. Sometimes we cannot help but look at the dark road ahead and it really made us feel lost. Am I doing the right step? Where Am I going? What Am I doing? Is the step I'm taking enough? these are common questions we usually ask ourselves. It's okay but despite being lost just continue making the step forward. Someday it'll make sense answers are along the way. Just enjoy every step. Appreciate everything the spotlight focuses on and have faith that the journey ends in your silver lining.
I whole heartedly agree with this. We can also take an example of being in a car, where we can only see a few feet ahead of us.
I love your insight on personal development!
Thank you :)
@sauravrungta We all are lost in our own imaginations. There is an imaginary character we always want to become. Everyone is on a journey to discover the best around themselves although the path is not always clear,and only then we tend to get diverted. But rightly said it all works out in the end.
Imagination plays a big role in life. We tend to reach a place that doesn't even exist and so, it is easier to lose the way but yeah, it all works out.
Even I lost the track many times in life. And the number is so large that I cannot even elaborate. But one thing is for sure. Everything turns out better each time I feel lost.
I agree with you 100%
It always feels better after that rough patch when you get your life back together.
Yes..!! We become more stronger, determined and enthusiast.
So true :)