The worst feeling in the world may be being utterly disenchanted with everything. You might find yourself going through the motions because somehow you've convinced yourself this is what you need to do to get where you want in life. And yet, that dream you cling to seems so far away. You avoid any instance that begs an answer to the question "What are you going to do with your life?" There might be several things you want to achieve, but if you find yourself floundering, the truth is you don't know what you're going to do. You may not even know what you want to do, or if you're on a path that is right for you. Before you are completely embittered by this harsh reality, know that the opportunity for adventure is upon you and it can greatly change your perspective of this situation.
If you find yourself floundering, the first and most important thing you should do is become comfortable with ambiguity. Admitting to yourself that you don't know what you want to do with your life will give you freedom in finding your own way. There are many options; embrace all that interest you. Once you have stopped lying to yourself and your family with some rehearsed five year plan, begin casting a far and wide net. Meeting anyone and everyone you can will increase your chances of finding those doors of opportunity that stand before you and your manifested dreams. This also means you'll have to get used to stepping outside of your comfort zone by joining a variety of communities. You'll meet different people here who hold insights and inspirations you just might jive with. When you expand your network you will learn new and interesting things about yourself as well as others. These new found characteristics will act as signals along your meandering path toward a sense of purpose.
Not all is roses and rainbows on this path, in fact, there should be several failures and you should prepare yourself to fail like a champion. Life can throw a mean punch every now and then, but the sooner you learn to take a hit, the better. The point here is, do not become so discouraged by failure that you spend the rest of your life alone, binge watching Netflix.
When you entertain all your ideas, you will find that some just aren't going to be a reality for you. If you are not alright with this, then you must keep trying for it. Those who try for it will always find a way. Dreams do exist as realities but it is of no obligation to the universe to create these realities for you. You are a meaning making creature, and the best thing you can do for yourself is put in the work, and find what makes you happy.
