How often do you ask yourself; how do I get there?

Or, what’s my next step?

If you’re not asking yourself some version of these questions regularly, then it might indicate that you’re going through life without any specific direction in mind. And while having direction is not a requirement of life, it does make it more interesting.

Not having direction in your life might also mean that you’re lost, which is fine if that’s how you want to go through life, but if it’s not, then now might be a good time to stop and ask for directions.

But who would you ask?

Well, before you ask, you need to know where you’re going.

As Lewis Carrol wrote in the exchange between Alice and the Cheshire Cat in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland:

“Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?”

“That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,” said the Cat.

“I don’t much care where—” said Alice.

“Then it doesn’t matter which way you go,” said the Cat.

“—so long as I get SOMEWHERE,” Alice added as an explanation.

“Oh, you’re sure to do that,” said the Cat, “if you only walk long enough.”

Somewhere is the place you’ll end up if you don’t begin to get specific about your destinations in life. And yes, I used the plural of destination because you might have different goals for the various stages of your life.

Once you’ve decided on a destination, then you can begin to map out your journey. You can also begin to ask others for help, and who knows, you might even enlist a few fellow travelers that will support you on your way.

So, spend some time thinking about where you want your life to go and start asking yourself, how do I get there? The more frequently you ask, the more answers you’ll get. And think of each answer as a stepping stone that will lead you closer to the destination you’re seeking.

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