The Real Reason You Feel Lost in Life (It's Not You)
Jan 20, 2026
"My brain is only a receiver, in the Universe there is a core from which we obtain knowledge, strength and inspiration. I have not penetrated into the secrets of this core, but I know that it exists." — Nikola Tesla
How many of us wake up every morning feeling connected to a sense of divine purpose? If the answer was "most of us," the influencers selling you the "5 Steps to Purpose" would be out of business.
Let's normalize feeling lost. It is not a bad thing. It is a sign that you are alive and searching. Even with a strong inner compass, sometimes you cannot see further than the next step.
Here is the science: The market for "uncertainty reduction" is the largest in the world. Our economy is structured heavily on keeping you uncertain.
So, what is the real reason you feel lost? Reason 1: The noise is too loud. Your nervous system is too on edge to hear the signal. The "Core" that Tesla spoke of is broadcasting, but your receiver is jammed.
Reason 2: You bought the lie. You have likely been told that purpose is a specific thing—a place, a job, a family, a number in a bank account. This is a lie.
Purpose is a feeling that we tend to every day. It is a way of moving through life. Sometimes it is expressed most strongly when we are doing something simple, like cooking food, paying a bill, or cleaning our home. It is not an end in itself; it is a way of walking.
Here is the Science + Spirit protocol to clear the static and find that walk.
1. The "Saturn Return" Reality (The Science of Crisis)
If you are between 28–32 (or late 50s), you are likely feeling this more intensely. This is your Saturn Return. You aren't actually "lost." You are in the Liminal Void. This is the space between one identity dying and another being born.
This is a point of crisis, yes. But in physics and magic, a void is a place of infinite potential. You have the opportunity to shape your life in a greater way than usual, if you stop fighting the confusion.
2. The 2026 "Cosmic Reset"
Right now (January 20, 2026), Saturn and Neptune are aligning at 0° Aries—the very first degree of the Zodiac.
- Saturn = Structure & Reality
- Neptune = Dreams & Illusion
- Aries = Identity ("Who am I?")
This is a rare celestial window (a "0 Point" Reset) to reshape your identity. If you are asking "Who am I?" more than ever, you are right on schedule.
3. The Anti-Quiz: A Somatic Magic Check-In
Most "Purpose Quizzes" don't give us useful answers. Purpose isn't a job title; it's an energy you tend to every day. Instead of a mental quiz, try these three somatic protocols:
A. The Human Pendulum
Stand upright. Breathe until your thoughts still. Ask a question out loud (e.g., "Is this job right for me?").
- Body Tilts Forward/Expands: Usually this signals YES.
- Body Tilts Back/Contracts: Usually this signals NO.
- Learn to trust the signal of your own biology.
B. The Time Audit
When do you experience Timelessness? As kids, we lost ourselves in play. As adults, we forget to reserve time for the state of flow. Audit your week: Where did time disappear? (And I don't mean scrolling). That is your compass.
C. The Envy Test
Jealousy is a map. Are you jealous of an artist? A traveler? Your jealousy can be a signal for suppressed desire signal. Acknowledge it. Then take one small step (buy the canvas, take the walk) to honor it. As you do, your body will expand, you will likely experience timelessness, and the anxiety of "being lost" will fade.
Need a stronger signal? You can practice an Alignment Meditation or ask for guidance. But always remember: Magic is Real.
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With love,
Pipaluk
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