So… about “How to Follow Your Soul Path” (yeah, I rolled my eyes too)
I remember the first time I heard someone say “you just need to learn how to follow your soul path” and I was like—
“Cool. Awesome. Where is it? Is there a map? A Google pin??”
Because honestly, back then my “path” looked more like me standing in my kitchen at 11:47 PM eating peanut butter straight from the jar and questioning every life decision I’ve ever made.
You ever have those nights?
Where everything feels slightly off and you’re like… there has to be more than this, right?
That’s kinda where my whole “how to follow your soul path” curiosity started.
Not from inspiration. From confusion.
The Myth That Messed Me Up First
Let me tell you the biggest lie I believed:
“You’ll just know your purpose.”
Like it’ll hit you one day while you’re sipping coffee and suddenly—boom—clarity.
Nope.
For me, it was more like:
- Trying random things
- Quitting half of them
- Doubting myself
- Repeating that cycle… aggressively
And occasionally Googling things like “how to discover your purpose without quitting your job” at 2 AM.
(Side note: don’t do that. It’s a rabbit hole.)
My First “Soul Path” Moment (That Didn’t Feel Magical At All)
Okay, so picture this.
I’m at a job I don’t hate… but don’t love either.
It’s fine. Paychecks come in. Life is stable.
But something feels… off.
Like wearing a shirt that kinda fits but keeps itching your neck.
One day my friend goes:
“Dude, when was the last time you actually felt excited about something?”
And I just stared at him.
Because I couldn’t answer.
That question stuck with me way longer than it should’ve.
And weirdly, that’s where learning how to follow your soul path started for me—
Not with answers. With uncomfortable questions.
Step One (Kind Of): Pay Attention to What Pulls You
Not what impresses people.
Not what sounds good at parties.
But what actually pulls you.
For me? It was writing.
Not in a “I’m gonna be famous” way.
More like… I’d start writing something random and lose track of time.
Which, if you know me, is rare because I usually get distracted by literally anything (including snacks… mostly snacks).
So I started noticing:
- What made me forget to check my phone
- What I kept coming back to, even when I sucked at it
- What felt easy-ish… or at least interesting
That’s it. No big revelations. Just small clues.
And Yeah… You’re Gonna Doubt It (A Lot)
I can’t tell you how many times I thought:
“This is dumb.”
“This won’t lead anywhere.”
“I should probably do something more practical.”
You ever talk yourself out of something before even trying it?
Yeah. Same.
There was this one time I almost signed up for a workshop… then didn’t because I convinced myself I wasn’t “that kind of person.”
Still not sure what that even means.
But that’s part of this whole how to follow your soul path thing—
You’re gonna argue with yourself. Constantly.
The “Try Stuff and See What Happens” Phase
Not glamorous. Not aesthetic.
Just… trying things.
Badly.
I wrote things that made no sense.
Started projects I didn’t finish.
Took random online courses and forgot half of them.
But here’s the thing:
Every attempt gave me something.
- I learned what I didn’t like
- I built a tiny bit of confidence
- I stopped overthinking (a little… not completely, let’s not get crazy)
If you’re waiting to feel “ready” before starting—
you’re gonna be waiting a while.
A Weird Realization That Hit Me Mid-Shower
(Why do all deep thoughts happen in the shower? Is that just me?)
Anyway.
I realized:
Your soul path isn’t something you find. It’s something you build.
Yeah. I know. Sounds deep. I almost didn’t believe it myself.
But think about it—
Every choice you make, every thing you try, every random interest you follow…
it shapes your direction.
There’s no single “right path” waiting for you.
It’s more like… you’re walking and the path appears behind you.
Which is both comforting and slightly terrifying.
Let’s Talk About Fear (Because It Shows Up Uninvited)
Fear is weird.
It doesn’t always scream.
Sometimes it whispers things like:
- “What if this doesn’t work?”
- “What will people think?”
- “You’re not good enough yet.”
And the worst part?
It sounds reasonable.
There was a moment I almost quit everything I enjoyed just to play it safe.
Like… completely safe.
And honestly? That version of life felt heavier than the risk.
So I made this tiny rule:
If something scares me but also excites me… I pay attention.
Not always act. But at least notice it.
The “This Makes No Sense” Phase (It’s Normal, Apparently)
There’s this awkward middle part of following your soul path where nothing connects.
You’re doing things… but not seeing results.
Learning things… but not sure why.
It feels like:
“Okay but where is this going??”
I wish I had a clean answer.
I don’t.
But I can tell you this—
most things make sense later.
Not during. Not immediately.
Later.
Like that random skill you picked up?
Or that weird opportunity you almost ignored?
They connect in ways you don’t expect.
Real Talk: Purpose Isn’t One Big Thing
I used to think discovering purpose meant finding one thing.
Like:
“This is it. This is my life’s mission.”
But now?
I think purpose is more like a mix of things:
- What you enjoy
- What you’re kinda good at
- What feels meaningful (even if it’s small)
And it changes.
Which is honestly a relief.
Because the idea of picking ONE thing forever?
Yeah… no thanks.
A Quick, Messy List of Things That Helped Me
Not perfect advice. Just… things that didn’t make my life worse.
1. Follow curiosity, not pressure
If something feels interesting—even a little—explore it.
2. Stop waiting for clarity
Clarity comes after action, not before.
(I learned this the hard way.)
3. Talk to people
Sometimes someone else sees something in you that you don’t.
Also, conversations spark ideas. Weird ones. Good ones.
4. Accept the messy timeline
You’re not behind. You’re just… in progress.
Random Thought (Stick With Me)
You know how in movies, the main character always has this clear arc?
Yeah, real life is not like that.
It’s more like:
- Scene missing
- Plot unclear
- Character confused
- Somehow still moving forward
And that’s okay.
Actually… that’s kinda the point.
Stuff I Randomly Found Helpful (You Might Too)
- There’s this blog called Mark Manson (https://markmanson.net) — brutally honest, sometimes uncomfortable, but in a good way
- And if you want something more philosophical (but still kinda chaotic), Brain Pickings (https://www.themarginalian.org) is a vibe
Warning: you might question your entire existence after reading those. Proceed carefully.