I just turned 18, now I'm being confronted with all the standard 'rest of my life' decisions, and I'm feeling completely lost. I've barely ever been out of my own backyard how can i possibly know whats out there. it feels like one of those choose your own adventure books. i just dont want to pick the wrong "adventure" and end up falling off the cliff. my biggest fear though is being stuck. ive always been a bit of a free spirit and i hate the idea of being confined to any one thing for the rest of my life. i guess im just looking for some direction, any advice would be greatly appreciated.
little one you have nothing to worry yourself about. take the summer and travel around.. do things you've dreamed of doing, find who you are. don't bother about what others want you to do... just tell them, it's time to make a move amd discover the universe and then do it.. Bright Blessings on your journey sh
Indeed, It is a very scary place to be. . where do I go, what do I do?? world spinning round.... Out on your own,...take with you, one thing, and you will never be alone. Self Trust. But, you already have it because otherwize how would you know you are lost?? wink.. continue to trust your inner voice. and you will know where you stand at any given moment, in order for your spirit to know whats best for you next,.... U will live well. eden. trust yourself and you'll know how to live~~ Goethe.
oh, i almost forgot cheebs , your self trust will also see thru people who tell you how to feel and those who also invalidate your feelings. what do you say?
Cheebs, I wish you the best my friend. When I turned 18 I registered for the draft, there was a war going on, and was terrified about my future. I had graduated from high school with a 1.2 gpa and could not get into college and had few if any job skills. The lottery for my birth year gave me the number 45, so I knew that those born on my birthday would most likely be drafted and sent to fight the war. I enlisted in the Navy for 6 years and ended up spending 3 years in school during that time and 4 years on Nuclear Submarines. I knew at year 5 that I did not want to remain in the Navy and finished my final year. During my six years in the Navy, I got some direction in my life, went to college and earned 2 degrees and held more jobs than I can count from scrubbing shitters to managing a facility with 53000 sqft building and 40 acres. I still use the things I learned when I was your age in my daily life and am thankful for those experiences especially those in the Submarine Service. I receive a disability pension now and cannot work but I do manage to pass on the things that I have learned to a younger generation. I wish you the best.
thank you for your advice everyone! and skoolie i was actually thinking about the air force, you made my desicion a little easier. wish me luck! thanks again!
take what you know use it as the foundation of who you are. Head out in a new direction with friends. Travel, see this country, meet new people, see how they live, what they do and how they play. Ask question and experience the newness. Incorporate it into your being. And move on never forgetting what you've learned. Then do it again. When you are ready start going to another countries. experience the culture. Share your self And grow. If it happens to be the services let it happen.
A wise man once said "He who never made a mistake, never made anything" Don't be afraid child, open your mind, calm your heart and enjoy your search. peace love GAIA
Thread: Chill. You're 18. How many years do you have in front of you? Think you can afford a couple of mistakes? Is there any such thing as the "wrong" adventure? Just go for it.
