Unsure of Your Destination? Guidance on Locations for the Uncertain Traveler

Navigating Destinations When You're Lost on the Map

In the tranquil city of Potsdam, nestled among trees and serene ocean views, author Julia Schoch found solace in the stillness. Living with her husband and two children, Julia often finds herself seeking refuge in the "within place" when life's challenges threaten to overwhelm her.

The "within place" is a sanctuary, a haven where one can find nature, the ocean, trees, wind, sunshine, rain, breath, the sound of a parrot chirping, loved ones (human and non-human), meditation, yoga, colour, light, rest, and peace. It is a place where calm, reassurance, friendship, compassion, encouragement, and a sense of support are readily available.

During moments of self-doubt and uncertainty, Julia often finds herself lost, feeling as if her life is going nowhere. It was during one such moment that the phrase "Where to go when you don't know where to go?" emerged in her thoughts. This simple question proved to be a thought-rich jackpot, causing her mind to halt and contemplate.

The answer, she realised, lay within. The right place to go in such a situation is not in milestones or stepping stones, but beyond them. The "within place" is a refuge where comparisons, competitiveness, feelings of wasted opportunities, and missed chances dissipate. It is a place where one can find guidance about next steps.

In her yoga practice, Julia often hears the teacher reminding them to give their thinking mind a break. During these moments, even when the practitioner feels calm, the mind sometimes becomes still, even when it doesn't need a break. This stillness is the key to unlocking the "within place".

Julia is not alone in her journey to inner peace. Online yoga teacher Adriene guides many on this path, offering classes that help practitioners find stillness and connect with their inner selves. Small kindnesses, humility, an inner smile, an outer smile, laughter, and every tiny flutter of love even find their way into the "within place".

In this place beyond differences, there is equality. It is a place one can remind themselves to seek when feeling lost or unsure. The phrase "Where to go when you don't know where to go" is likened to an incomprehensible riddle, but it is a riddle that holds the key to finding peace and inner guidance.

In the end, the life one is seeking is not in the milestones or stepping stones, but beyond them, in the "within place" of stillness. It is a place where one can find rest, peace, and the guidance to navigate life's challenges.