A little bit - it's a difficult feeling but I get a bit soothed by the idea that life doesn't really need a purpose or meaning by itself - I mean it's important to feel like you're doing something in the world but ultimately the idea that human consciousness is a quirk of evolution is pretty amazing.
In terms of just placing yourself in society outside of the existential angle, To me, it's a matter of understanding that as an individual I'm fundamentally kinda powerless to effect any real large scale change (as it takes place with collective action) and so in that sense "having a direction" isn't too meaningful to me beyond just avoiding some suffering, getting enjoyment out of life, and being satisfied with the idea that I'm empowered to help others do those things and then doing those things that help.
But that feeling might be low-grade depression if it's a recurring thing or you show other signs of it (sleeping a lot, irritability, etc).
A little bit - it's a difficult feeling but I get a bit soothed by the idea that life doesn't really need a purpose or meaning by itself - I mean it's important to feel like you're doing something in the world but ultimately the idea that human consciousness is a quirk of evolution is pretty amazing.
In terms of just placing yourself in society outside of the existential angle, To me, it's a matter of understanding that as an individual I'm fundamentally kinda powerless to effect any real large scale change (as it takes place with collective action) and so in that sense "having a direction" isn't too meaningful to me beyond just avoiding some suffering, getting enjoyment out of life, and being satisfied with the idea that I'm empowered to help others do those things and then doing those things that help.
But that feeling might be low-grade depression if it's a recurring thing or you show other signs of it (sleeping a lot, irritability, etc).