Do you feel like you were meant to do something BIG with your life?

Question

Does anyone ever feel like they were meant to do something with their life so much bigger or more important that what they're doing?

I can't really explain it, but I know that I am not meant to sit here and live each day like "normal" people. I'm not saying I'm better or above anyone else, but I just know there's something so much bigger out there. Something BEYOND anything I know. I don't know what it is, but I literally think about this daily and I get so anxious because I want to get out there and do it, but I don't know what the hell it is. So now I'm frustrated/restless/confused.

So many people live each day, doing the same thing, with the same people and that's okay with them, but the thought of this SCARES me! I'm not conventional by any means, I know I'm different than other people and I can't escape this feeling that I have.

Does anyone else deal with these thoughts? Like you should be impacting someone or something? I don't know......

Answer 1

God, that basically fits me perfectly. Your brain seems to work exactly the same as mine. I feel like this every waking moment of my life. For me, it's more personalized to music, but in general, I've always felt 'different'. I don't feel like I should be a '9-5, go to work every day, have kids, die' sort of person. I've always felt like I was meant for so much more. To change lives, to make people think, to make a difference, to do something amazing, but my life consistently falls short of anything even remotely close to that. I always feel like I'm waiting for something, and it doesn't quite ever reach that point. For years now, I've convinced myself that this feeling is merely a delusion of grandeur that will never be fulfilled, but it still lingers in the wake of every thought in my mind. It's a hard way to live life sometimes. I don't know if there's something I'M SUPPOSED to be doing to be this 'perfect' being I feel I should be, or if it's just supposed to come to me one day. I wonder constantly if I'm doing the right things to lead me in that direction. I wonder if I have a choice, or if it's going to happen whether I make the 'right' choices or not. It's nice to know I'm not alone in those thoughts. It's actually very comforting. I got a big smile on my face when I read that question. It hits closer to home than I could ever say. To answer your question simply, yes, I do...very much.

Answer 2

It's almost like an addiction that you can't escape. I think about this same exact this everyday. Especially with all of the things that are happening. Ex: conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Isis beheading an American reporter and out for more blood, the Ebola outbreak and many other conflicts. But can anybody answer this, if we are meant to do some thing big why us and what is it that we have to do?

Answer 3

Someone should open up a board or something to further discuss this topic..it's the most overwhelming feeling ever and I'm so sick of it. It's not like that at all for everyone though, just for me it is. The intensity will depend on the person like every other mental feeling.. Blah. Jarrod is right in the sense that it feels like an addiction of some sort. Cuz that's exactly what it feels like for me and I'm not quite sure how to go about it.

I really wish I could talk to people directly on here but yahoo answers just sucks like that.

Answer 4

I do feel like that and like some others already said, it feels very comforting that I m not alone with this feeling.

I m 36 today and as I continue to grow and one day get older, if not very old, cause that s another feeling I have, I wonder that the feeling might come because I never answered it myself, by choosing what I might truely want to be.

An actor, a movie director, a script writer, something like that.

Now that I m writîg this, I do believe, that people like that make a difference for a lot of people.

I do believe we have one other thing in common and that is creativity.

Am I right?

This topic is overwhelmingly interesting, so thank you so much for bringing it up.

Answer 5

I feel like this every day! For me I feel like I was meant to be an actress . I had an interest in it in high school but never pursued it further because it didn't feel realistic, and aslo because I didn't know how to actually go about it. I thought you had to start from when you were a child. I mentioned it once to my parents but I don't think they took me seriously. They were always supportive of me but also very overprotective, so I think the idea of me heading off to the city or LA woudl not sit well with them. I went to school and changed my major a few times because nothing made me feel fulfilled. By 25 I was finishing up an education degree because I thought I found what I wanted but because of this " I was meant to be something more" feeling I lost the motivation for it. It's getting worse every day and I'm starting to fall into a depression over it, losing interest in things and feeling like my life isn't worth anything since I missed my calling somewhere. I have so many regrets in life and I wish I could get over them, but I feel like I wasted my life . At least I'm not the only one who feels this way

Answer 6

I am so glad that somebody else has asked that question. I feel that way every day. My earliest memory of this was when I was in first grade. I know that seems strange. I really thought that as I grew up it would go away. I am 54 now and the feeling is as strong as ever if not stronger. I thought that maybe it was a mental illness,but how would that explain how far back it goes. I thought maybe this was some sort of test and I am supposed to throw away my ideas and settle for mediocre. I tried. It didn't work. I don't watch television, it seems trivial. I don't have any answers. I do have questions. Until then I really don't have peace.

Answer 7

I have these feelings too. This type of thing keeps me up sometimes. Idk. I sometimes think I'm crazy b/c Im a 17 year old high school student who knows way to much about physics and nanotech and who constantly reads about superheroes. However, I've had that feeling since i was young. But i'm on the same boat with you. I feel like the the reason why I constantly look up this stuff is because maybe people like us ARE meant to do something great. Find cures for diseases, save lives, lead a revolution against all that's evil, maybe even save the world. I don't think it's a coincidence that we were given this desire. Im a Christian and I constantly see "average" dudes and teens being used by God to able to do crazy stuff to help ppl in the Bible. I think if He could do it for them, then why not us? Really! Why not us! These are just my thoughts.

Answer 8

Yo. I googled this exact question. I'm up at 5am thinking about it. I've felt like that for a long time now. Can't figure out exactly what it is, but it is killing me inside not knowing. To mosesported, I feel the same exact way with music. That's what I dream of being. And I think I could be the next big thing. It isn't happening and I'm out of college now for about 2 years almost, and feel like I'm trapped into doing the 9-5 thing. I don't want to do that.

Answer 9

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Having this mind set at such an early age would have already expanded the horizons of your imagination, and placed the tools to achieve anything you have personally believed to succeed, within yourself nearby. Don't let anyone else' lack of faith in themselves, or in you, hold the world back from becoming your oyster. You already knew the world was your oyster from childhood and it's time to figure out the best meaning to your existence. Your starting point is created when the faith within yourself and your limitations are met, and then it's brainstorming time, which an understanding of where you see yourself in the future is founded. If you haven't already, create yourself some values to live by that you wish to see in everyone else, and this should guide you through a path that leads to your future. Avoid over-thinking your life's purpose because this will only create fog in front of you and possibly mislead you. Instead, accept your faith in limitation, live by your values, and your subconscious will guide you through the rest. I don't believe in fate, but with faith the universe will place everything you need nearby, and with recognition, it's on you to stand up, take the time and effort to work towards what you believe is yours. This isn't because the universe is cruel. It's because the universe is smart and knows we don't appreciate anything that falls into our lap. And failure doesn't exist if giving up was never an option.

Answer 10

My personal belief is that everyone is born with a purpose and a meaning. Sometimes it takes a while to know this, but we're all here for a reason.

I feel like that sometimes, and I know a few friends who feel like they should be doing more.

I guess a lot of it is ambition, and doing more than just noticing the problem (not that I'm saying you're lazy or anything). The difference between unsuccessful and successful people is often that successful people have more ambition and desire to become great.

I can't really help you personally, since I don't know you, but I hope some of that helps. :D

Answer 11

I did feel like that a while ago and I got up and did something about it. I did the things that I never could do at a young age because I had responsibilities. But, after I got a little older , I just went and did the things that I had always wanted to do. All that it takes is making up your mind about what it is that you want to do and then, GO DO THEM! It is scary, at first, but you get over it and you get some great memories that nobody can EVER take away from you. So, if you feel like there is something out there that you need to do, I suggest that you do them. GOOD LUCK AND I HOPE ALL OF YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE!

Answer 12

I feel the EXACT same things.

I know all that I can do in this "normal" sort of path that I am on, like college, then a job & then death, maybe after getting married/kids.



I can't see myself by any means having that "normal" life, because I feel like I would go crazy with such a strict routine when I know there is such a world to change outside my life ridden with normalcy.



I was thinking about going into the peace core after my bachelor's and then before my doctorate in psychology, but I don't know what that will really do in this grand scheme of things.



I know how much of an impact I feel like I need to have and then I look at my plans like "how much can I REALLY do?"



I feel like I need to devote my life to something huge, but I don't know if I would have the courage to do something radical, or even what that would be.



It's such a hard concept to deal with.

Answer 13

It would be interesting for us all to create something!!



Not such a silly idea.



Having said that..... I feel exactly the same way.

Out of interest - has anyone done the Highly Sensitive Person test - I am wondering if that is a common link with us all.

Answer 14

I understand where you're coming from. But i feel that i CAN do something great with my life, not that i most certainly will. By setting myself targets, and constantly striving to excel them i know that i can make a difference. Even the smallest gesture, smiling at someone on the street, holding a door open etc. can make things better for someone. Whatever i do, i try to do it to the max, so that my life will touch the lives of others. I want to make my good imprint on the world, however i can. To quote 'National Treasure', a man only has one lifetime, but history can remember him forever/

Answer 15

Hello guys, i have some question about all of as who got the exact same feelings..

1)Does all of as thirsty for knowledge?(i mean you want to know everything how does it work and why?)

2) Does all of as suffer from some kind of deppresion?

3)Do you all feel like something or someone out there is calling for you(as) but we are so blind to see it?

4) And off course the big question>> why we are here, what the hell we are doing?

i totally have the same feeling and thoughts as all of you guys but it really drives me crazy

Answer 16

I feel like this all the time....I don't know what to do, or what I'm meant to do but I feel like I wake up everyday waiting for something BIG to come to me! I feel so lost and no one really understands when I explain this strange feeling

Answer 17

I feel the same here. some times I can't sleep. I get upset with myself if I don't do anything all day then try to sleep afterwards. people shouldn't have to starve to death in this day and age especially when there's plenty to go around. unfortunately I'm broke. I'm glad to see so many people with the same feelings of wanting to do something great.

Answer 18

Seriously , I get dis same feel all d tym !! I am desperate in achieving something big nd wonderful ,. But I am totally stuck up myse

In wat to achieve ,. I am good at painting,. I love dancing, yoga, social service , etc I have dis feel of engaging myself in something interesting and useful !!! But, asof now I am still in my home without taking any steps to do so,. So anybody pls suggest me what I have to do next in my life to be big achiever .

Answer 19

I feel the exact same way... I don't know what to do with myself.. its really overwhelming at times,

Answer 20

I'm not sure if this is common, but I will say that when I am manic, I do occasionally believe God is calling me to be a nun.



I'm Jewish. No joke.



Honestly, the first thing that comes to mind with statements such as yours - is lurking mental illness. Based on my own experience, of course.