“I am free and that is why I am lost”
— Franz Kafka
Simplified Meaning:
When someone says they are free but also feel lost, it means having complete freedom without any direction or purpose can be confusing. Imagine a person standing in the middle of a big open field with no signs or paths to follow. They can go anywhere they want, but because there are no guidelines or goals, they don’t know which way to go. This freedom can make them feel unsure and aimless. For example, think about someone who just finished school and can choose any career. Without a specific goal or plan, they might feel overwhelmed by too many choices. They are free to pick any job, but because they don’t have a clear idea of what they want, they feel lost. To avoid this feeling, it helps to set small goals and have some guidance or structure, even if it's just from their own decisions.
