Looking for something else in life. confused. is ti normal?

it seems as though I've had that feeling for my whole life. I still haven't figured out what to do with it.

I know what you mean. I've always had this unsettling feeling like what you've described. It's very hard to put it so eloquently into words and when I try to explain it to people, they just look at me like I'm crazy or depressed or something.
I think most people live for themselves; get a job, get married, have kids, have a normal stable life, and they're okay with that. But some people need something else, like a way to prove that they are alive and existent, and not just some other person who was born, lived, then died.
I don't have the answer, i don't think anyone really does. All i know is that i'm just gonna try to find something i'm good at and do that very well until it means something, and i'm gonna find something that i like and do that a lot until i'm happy. haha it's sounds simple but its really not

I'm pretty much the same way. As of right now I'm pursuing something that I'm not sure will make me feel truly alive and whole, but until then, I keep on doing what make me happy. From what I learned, we all desire for something we have lose long time ago that is so calm, peace and warmth that we can't quite put our finger on... that is, nine months in womb with her unconditional love. I believe that is what all-loving God tried to tell us, He want us to behave toward others as you would like to have them behave toward you.

I would agreed it's somehow futile, but more often than not 42 isn't enough for us. Why not be thankful for and satisfied with everything we already have?

I think if you reflect on your life....deep reflection, you might be able to figure out what it is that you are longing to do. Try reflecting on your life in this way; you might want to write down your answers in a journal:

1. Places in your life - reflect on where you spend time; which places in your life had/have the most meaning to you; which places the least.
2. People in your life - reflect on who you are the closest to, who do you spend time with...who do you wish you were closer to...who do you not want in your life.
3. Reflect on your strengths and talents. What do you do well? What are your good qualities? What do others tell you that you do well or are your talents?
4. What are your likes? (list as many as you can....could be anything, from playing the guitar to eating broccoli to talking to strangers)
5. What are your dislikes?
6. What are your fears and worries and concerns?
7. Now take the time to go back and read through everything and think about what you might want to change in your life.
8. You are now ready to list your goals.
9. Make list of all of your wishes, goals and dreams (in no particular order)Dream big.
8. Now prioritize your dreams/goals.
9. Decide which one you would like to work on first.
19. Write down a few small steps that might get you on the way to accomplishing the first goal that you have chosen to work on.
Sorry this is so long.....just something to try. Good luck.

I have the exact same feeling. Don´t really know what to do about it. Right now I´m reading the book "The Happiness Project" by Gretchen Rubin. Hopefully that will lead to something...

Good luck!

I myself have had a feeling of aqn inner calling, not one with actual voices or anything like that. I just feel like the standard life that people gravitate towards might not be what I want. I have found that painting and drawing have helped me out alot. Also you may want to consider taking down some of your feelings and going back from time to time and seeing if there is a pattern. This will allo9w you to make real focused decisions on what makes you happy inside... I wish you all the luck in the world... your fellow soul nomad.

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