A few days ago a stranger sent me a message which was, "I am a second year in college, currently suffering from major depression. Yes I know everyone seems to come to places like this and say "i am depressed help" but I would truly appreciate some help. Throughout time I have always followed the cycle that everyone else seems to follow. Grow up, go to primary school, go to college, get job and live life. I have never been very good at school. I have always been pressured by family and friends to get my education and it consistently makes me more unhappy as I fail classes. I don't know what to do with my life. I don't know what I can do. I don't know what to do with myself that will make me break out of this depression, make some friends and create a better future for myself. Does anyone have any advice? I am currently friendless now and have no desire or motivation to do anything at all really."
After a few moments, he says "Sorry, mistakenly sent, that wasn't for you". I felt that I should help him and I tried to talk to him but he didn't reply. I messaged him next day but didn't get any reply again.
There are many people around us who are going through the same. If you are one of them, and you don't know what you want to do, then maybe you should try all kinds of things until you find the things that you want to do. And, it is things - not just one thing - but multiple things. And, those things will change over the years & that's OK. In fact, that's a fine way to live - trying new things, keeping your mind growing & open. Or, if you find one passion & just feel it in your soul all your life - that's great, too!
But, you won't know until you start trying stuff out. Start small, with things you know you like. Appreciate it, whatever it is. Maybe join some online conversations about it. Or take a class to learn how to do it or do it better. Be open with your interest and your inexperience (if you are just learning about it) - no better way to learn than to admit that you have much to learn & ask for help, and to try then learn from your mistakes.
Try things that make you feel excited & nervous & scared all at once. Try other things that bring you peace in your soul.
You do not have to decide what to do with your life. Ever.
You just have to decide what to do with the day. Or the next few hours.
So much time in front of you in your life. Appreciate it.