What If Being Lost Is Part of Getting There?

There are seasons in life when nothing makes sense. You try your best to follow the right path, you pray with all your heart, you do everything you can, and still, you feel stuck. It’s like walking down a road with fog so thick, you can’t see what’s ahead. The people around you may seem like they have it all figured out, but deep inside, you’re wondering, “Where am I really going?” It can be confusing. It can be painful. And most of all, it can feel like you’re the only one in the world who’s lost. But what if, just what if, being lost is not the end of your story? What if being lost is actually part of getting to where you’re meant to be?

We usually think that being lost means we’ve done something wrong. That we’ve failed or made too many mistakes. But the truth is, everyone gets lost sometimes. Life doesn’t come with a perfect map. There’s no straight line from point A to point B. Sometimes, we take detours. Sometimes, doors close. Sometimes, people leave, or dreams don’t work out the way we hoped. And in those moments, it’s easy to feel like we’re going nowhere. But the most surprising thing is this: some of the most meaningful parts of life are found when we feel most lost. It's in the confusion, the silence, and the waiting that we are quietly being shaped.

Think about it—when you’re lost, you begin to search more deeply. You become more honest with yourself. You ask questions you’ve never asked before. What do I really want? Who am I without my titles, achievements, or the approval of others? What makes me feel alive? These questions don’t always have quick answers but asking them is already part of growing. Being lost teaches us patience. It teaches us resilience. It forces us to slow down and look inward. And in that stillness, we often hear the whispers of our own heart more clearly.

Sometimes, being lost leads us to unexpected places. We meet people we wouldn’t have met. We learn things we never would have understood. We realize we’re stronger than we thought. And when we finally find our way, we look back and see how everything—the pain, the waiting, the silence, was preparing us for what’s ahead. If life had always gone the way we planned, maybe we wouldn’t have discovered the deeper, more meaningful parts of ourselves.

I know how scary it is to be in the middle of uncertainty. It’s like standing at a crossroads with no signs. But even if you don’t know the exact destination yet, trust that each step is still bringing you closer. You’re not going backward, even if it feels that way. You’re gathering strength, gaining wisdom, and building the kind of foundation that only time and experience can give. You’re growing in ways that others can’t see. And one day, when you finally arrive at the place you’ve been praying for, you’ll realize that the journey—yes, even the lost parts—was necessary.

So, if you feel lost right now, take a deep breath. Don’t rush. Don’t be too hard on yourself. You are not a failure. You are simply on a journey, and sometimes, the road to something beautiful includes a few wrong turns. It’s okay to not have all the answers. It’s okay to pause. It’s okay to feel uncertain. What matters is that you don’t give up. Keep going. Keep trusting. Keep showing up.

Because maybe, just maybe, being lost is not a mistake. Maybe it’s part of how we find clarity, courage, and purpose. And maybe, years from now, you’ll look back and say, “That was the season I truly found myself.” So don’t lose hope. You’re not behind. You’re not broken. You’re becoming. And you’re still on your way. And that, in itself, is something worth holding on to.

- Daluyong🌊