Lost

Imagine you’re walking through a forest. The sun is setting behind the trees, birds are singing their last songs, and the leaves rustle gently in the wind. But suddenly, you realize… Wait a minute, where am I? You look around, trying to remember if you’ve seen that crooked tree before. Panic starts creeping in. I’m lost!

But are you really lost?

What Does It Mean to Be Lost? Technically, you’re only lost if you need to be somewhere but don’t know how to get there. But if you stop and just look around, you’re exactly where you are. You’re not lost – you’re simply without a mapped-out path.

The ego immediately screams: “Help! This wasn’t supposed to happen! Something is wrong!” But the forest itself? It doesn’t care. The trees don’t whisper to each other, “Oh no, here’s another one who lost their way.” The birds don’t stop singing because you feel lost. No, nature remains as it is—calm, present, trusting.

What Can You Do? Breathe in. And out. First, let go of the panic. You’re here. Now. Not in some survival movie scenario. The really look around. Not with fear, but with curiosity. What do you see? What do you hear? Maybe you’ll notice something beautiful you wouldn’t have seen otherwise.

Remember: the path still exists. Even if you don’t see it right away, there’s always a way. Maybe your instinct guides you, maybe a small sign (a stream, an open space) leads you in the right direction. And yes, if needed, asking for help or waiting for a sign is always an option.

Use this situation to see the bigger picture.

This forest is a perfect metaphor for life. How often do we think we’re ‘lost’ just because we don’t know what’s next? But just like in the forest, the path is always there. It might not be visible yet, it might take a different route than expected, but it exists.

Maybe being lost isn’t something to be solved. Maybe it’s an invitation to stop searching and simply be.

And who knows? Maybe this unexpected detour will lead you to the most beautiful view you’ve ever seen.

With love and light,

G.