The concept of being "lost" cannot be bound by a single definition, it represents a spectrum of experiences often tied to the unclarity of identity, passion, goals, motivators, strengths, and weaknesses. In life, being lost is not just a detour or a wrong turn, rather it is an opportunity to face the ambiguity, the gray areas that shape our personal journey. 

Contradictory to what you may think, finding stability in life puts you at the greatest risk of becoming complacent. The first sign that someone is "lost". 

Going to a good university, finding a good job, and then getting married. These are all steps in what is considered a good life but what about in between these steps? Have you decided on what you want to do for yourself, or are you just going with the flow?

"There is a person stranded in the ocean desperately searching for land. After enduring for 2 long years, they finally reach an abandoned island. 

This island provides all their basic needs and the person starts to enjoy living once more. Though, they know there is far more to life then just survival. Yet, that means venturing out into the ocean again, in search of more...

Is it worth the risk?

Life is a journey that is never ending. There can never be a moment when we are absolutely found. In fact, we are always discovering ourselves. Whenever we come across a difficult crossroads, that is when we must really choose. It is these choices that represent who we are and what we value.

Life can never simply be black or white. The real questions are always far deeper and darker, they exist in gray. We do not fully realize our values or deepen them without having to navigate through the tougher questions of life.

It is often the negative and challenging sides of life that reveal to us who we really are. Thus, we must: