You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You’re on your own, and you know what you know. And you are the guy who’ll decide where to go.
~ Dr. Seuss
Feeling lost is a very normal human emotion. And it is especially common when we are going through change.
When we find ourselves in that in-between space: in between jobs, relationships, projects… when we’ve given something up, or lost that something which has helped define us…
it’s normal to feel hollowed out, lonely, directionless, lost.
And in that space it’s okay to not know where you’re going.
There is a wisdom in this Universe. It is greater than anything that you will muster as an individual. It carries you along in its flow, whether you are aware of it or not.
This wisdom contrives for us wonders and synchronicities far beyond anything we may ever imagine or dream for ourselves.
So our job is not to have all the answers. Our job isn’t even about asking the right questions.
When life is difficult,
when we don’t know where we are going…
our job is to just keep putting one foot in front of the other.
Learn to fill yourself up on your own. Do the things you can do. Take care of yourself and do the best you can. Honour your own values and principles. Live from integrity.
Trust.
If you keep putting one foot in front of the other, eventually the way will find you – the path will become clearer – new doors will open, new companions will show up along the way.
So for now, keep walking.
We kid ourselves into thinking we ever know where we are going – life is so much stranger and more wonderful than that.
It’s okay to be scared – know that this is all part of the journey.
Keep going and don’t think about it or plan into the future so much or you’ll miss all the glorious stuff going on right now, right in front of you.
The fact is, it’s usually when we don’t know where we’re going that we find ourselves.
Bless ♥ xx
Beautiful words….. Beautiful mind 🙂 xxx Thank you Nicole
{{{HUGS}}} Thank you Debra xx
Perfect for how I’m feeling, thank you Nicole xx So happy to have you 🙂
Happy to have you here with us! 🙂 {{{HUGS}}} xx
profound and inspiring thoughts Nicole – thank you 🙂
Thanks Ken. And thanks for dropping by! 🙂 xx
I love this blog! Thank you for following mine.
Thanks, Jacqueline! Feel free to drop by any time. This is a great community here! Bless xx
Interesting that I originally misread this – “Feeling lost is a very normal human emotion” – as meaning “loss of feeling is a very normal human emotion”. Better to feel lost than to lose feeling.
“He goes furthest who knows not where he goes” – Oliver Cromwell.
I love the Oliver Cromwell quote, Simon. And I agree, better to feel lost than to lose feeling. Thanks for stopping by. ♥
Nicole,
This is a mouthful of truth. Life is at its best when I have the sense to realize that the more I think I know, the less I actually know. Part of being stripped down has been giving up what I thought I knew.
I find the same thing, Brenda. 😀
I always enjoy your insights — probably because I agree with them and appreciate reading someone’s work that echoes my life philosophy. Thank you.
You’re very welcome. Much love to you xx
Wow!very inspirational!thank’s.
Thanks Christine! xx
oh you are a clever chook! this is a lovely post! i just wanted to say, i saw you for my first reading just over two years ago, i’ve worked my ring off since and now my path is solid and clear… full of just the right quantity of unknowns and lots of happiness and joy!!! So my post is to send love and blessings to everyone who is feeling lost, i wish for you joy in the process and clarity in what you find! know that you are blessed, connected and loved!! hugz sx
Thanks for your beautiful response. I feel so blessed and humbled every time I see people getting to that place of clarity and expansion.
Bless ♥ xx
Wonderful post, Nicole – I left a reply from my phone this morning but it’s got lost in cyberspace somewhere and what I said then obviously wasn’t meant to be said, so this is what I’m going to say now.
Brilliant post and as always you are an enlightened soul who cheers me up even if your post makes me cry.
I actually ‘hate’ not knowing where I’m going except when I’m on an adventure 🙂 When life throws shit in your face and the fun and adventure is gone – one step in front of the other I know is all I can do – but I still hate not knowing where I’m going. I feel the dog’s sense of helplessness stuck in the middle of nowhere in the rain, lost.
But besides all that I thought your words were of such wisdom I shared the love ♥
Thank for being special and thanks for being you ♥
I meant to add: Life is an adventure but I don’t mind not knowing where I’m going when I’m semi-prepared for that adventure rather than floundering around wondering what the hell I’m doing because of some nutcase curve ball…
Hang in there, gorgeous girl. You never know when that rain will turn into a sunshower and rainbows ♥ xx
Thank you beautiful, Nicole – I’m meditating and soooo’ want to come back to a place of love and let go….Am looking forward to the sunshowers and rainbows ♥
I enjoyed this post so much. I needed to read “Do what you can do.” It’s so easy to for me to think I can’t act until I know where I’m going, until I know what outcome I want. Putting one foot in front of the other–so simple, but so powerful. Thank you.
{{{HUGS}}} You’re very welcome xx
Perfect words… The wind spoke to me today, I swear … It was simply a feeling of walking with the wind, with life, not against the tides. Great release. XO Mel
Hooray for walking in flow!!!
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So beautiful, and so helpful. The timing is perfect!
Thank you ♥ Glad to be of service.
Beautifully said..demonstrated Nicole…
This was my thoughts process today as I wandered, taking pictures of the world….
Thank You….
Take Care….
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You are so very welcome.
Thanks for the kind words.
Hugs and love to you xoxo
Reblogged this on ladybluerose.
Thanks for the reblog love! ♥♥♥
anytime..I am catching up..Mother Nature has been keeping me busy, this was a great read!
Thankyou for sharing!
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Just what I needed to hear just now Nicole. Thank you!
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Oh Nicole that is beautiful <3 thankyou xo
From my heart to yours, Kellie.
Walking this road has taught me so much, and yet I still have so much to learn.
What a glorious adventure, for all the lumpy bits…
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Thank you for this! I really needed to hear this message right now.
That’s why I write, Dienna.
Much love and blessings to you.
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Lovely – I could have used this last week when I left my husband, but it turns out, these ideas were in me the whole time. Feels like coming home to have my feelings reinforced and supported by someone else! http://meantforsomethingbetter.com/2012/04/07/why-im-leaving-my-husband/
Sending you every blessing and peace for your heart. ♥
Your blog about this is so beautiful and honest and raw. I know it will be a great help to many who are in that same space.
Much love to you
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Thank you and I hope so. I had a little breakdown about ten minutes ago watching the episode of The Closer where she had to put her kitty to sleep. I will miss my cats for the rest of my life, but I just have to get past it…
And you will. Your loving heart will draw more to it to love, and one day you’ll look back and see why it all makes sense and how your brave choices led you to a better place. {{{HUGS}}}
🙂 I believe that.
I love this NC <3
I love YOU, Leesa Williams!
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Awesome post, Nicole. It’s really helping me right now & I’m sharing the love x
Great post! We all feel like that sad little dog in the rain sometimes. Your words are beautiful and full of hope.
We do, don’t we! And sometimes we feel like the person who has enough love to hug the dog and the whole world. 🙂
Wow…have been awake since before sunrise..so much sadness and anxiety within. So when I clicked on your blog today I was expecting a follow up from yesterday. When I saw that heading “What to do when you don’t know where your going” and that picture of that forlorn dog.. tears deep from my belly arose & flowed. I am sabotaging & alienating all the people I care about and I feel so alone. So I got up went for a walk..one foot in front of the other..and yes this is all I can do today. Please hold me in your prayers and meditations..with deep gratitude..X
Satisha, I am always happy to hold that space for you.
In our darkest moments things always look blacker than they are.
Wishing you ease and sunshine, and a cupful of comfort.
Much love to you xx
Awesome post, Nicole – really helping me right now & I’m sharing the love xx
♥♥♥ Thank you! ♥♥♥
Thanks for a rejuvenating message. We found out some news that was very difficult to hear today, and your words remind me that there is a flow to the universe far beyond our limited understanding. Thanks…
Sending all love and healing energies your way.
Bless
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Too true Nicole, it’s about the journey, not the destination.
In this fast paced world we can tend to be soooo focused on the outcome, goals, etc and forget this little gem and overlook being grateful for what is now…
A very wise woman reminded me of this just recently! 🙂
xxoo
😀 – and look what doors have opened for you…
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I know it’s silly, but when I read posts like this one, explaining something I have always believed, but was never able to explain, I get really excited about it like a child who found a solution to a maths problem before the teacher explains the lesson!
I love this simple description of one of the most important subject in life. when there is faith, trust and Love, there is no fear.
Thank you Nicole
Awesome! You have all the answers right inside and within you. This was beautiful!
{{{HUGS}}} Jodi! xx
I don’t think that’s silly – I do the same! 😉
I needed to read that again. I like that facebook reminds me of old posts I shared <3
The picture of the dog at the top makes my heart melt:)
Me too! ♥
Perfect! Wonderful post.
Thank you ♥
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Wow this is so timely!! I was lying in bed this morning just thinking about life, and acknowledging the fact that I am scared. I’m a single Mum, I worry about the future, and supporting my son and I. I really need to read this today – thank you ♥
I think that feeling scared about the unknown is healthy and natural – and it passes… That’s one thing life has taught me, and remembering that has helped me find strength and courage when I’ve most needed it.
Love and hugs xx
I just love this:The fact is, it’s usually when we don’t know where we’re going that we find ourselves That is how I woke up this morning, knowing there is a path for me to follow that will lead to inner peace, success and abundance and at the same time the body is not fully being in that space and knowing that I still put road blocks in the way. Today i will embrace the unknowingness to reach ………..??????
Thanks for your wisdom xxoo
I think that’s a great plan, Suzie! We often make life harder than it needs to be by expecting where we are right now to look different to what it is, and then we fight against that instead of just accepting what is and getting ourselves back into flow with that.
Much love to you xoxo
Thanks Nicole,
Today is flowing with joy and abundance- yesterday was not my best day 🙁 Amazing how much my patience is expanding and learning to accept rest is a huge on my path to wellness. letting go of the resistance or as you say the fight. Gratitude for your inspiration- I love it xxoo
Rest is so under-rated in our society. What’s with that? Sending much love your way xx