Read This if You are Feeling Lost

Snehapriya Roy

Sep 15, 2023

If you are going through a tough time, this is for you.

I wanted to talk to you about something that I've experienced and learned along the way. I know that life can throw some pretty tough challenges our way, and it's completely okay to feel stuck sometimes. Believe me, I've been there too. Those moments when no amount of self-help books or motivational speeches seem to light a fire within us can be incredibly frustrating and discouraging. It's like knowing what's right and wrong, yet somehow finding ourselves making choices that we later regret or criticise ourselves for.

Those days spent under the weight of our thoughts, when even getting out of bed feels like a monumental task, I've been there too. There were times when I woke up and tears flowed without any apparent reason. It's like wanting to improve our lives but lacking the energy or motivation to do anything about it. When advice from others or the lessons we've learned appear to fall flat, leaving us feeling lost and defeated. If you're feeling this way right now, please understand that you're not alone. In fact, I believe that this phase is a beautiful one, like a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly.

These feelings you are experiencing often serve as triggers for change, as strange as it might sound. I know it might seem like there's a vast, empty void ahead, and my words may not be able to magically make everything better. But please know, I'm not here to offer you quick fixes or tell you to snap out of it. I simply want you to realise that you possess an incredible strength within you. Sometimes, all it takes is a single thought to bring warmth and hope back into our lives.

It's okay if you're not ready to take immediate action to change your situation. It's okay to acknowledge where you are right now, without judgment. Look back at all the situations is the past that you have overcome and achieved things that once might have seemed impossible. Even if those accomplishments might feel distant or uncertain now, they were all driven by you. Remember that. Believe in yourself, because you're capable of remarkable things.

Amidst the chaos of life, it's crucial to be there for yourself, to extend the same compassion and love that you offer to your closest friends. You deserve that same kindness. And let's not forget about courage – the courage to take small steps, to trust in your journey, and to believe that this too shall pass.

I know you might be going through a tough time. You are not alone in this, and I'm here cheering you on. Keep moving forward, even if it's one tiny step at a time. Embrace this transformative phase and trust that something beautiful is emerging from within you.