The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast If You Feel Lost Right Now (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
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Jun 5, 2025 Feeling lost is common during life transitions, and it's important to remember that your journey is unique. Life's wilderness, much like bushwhacking in nature, requires direction and purpose. Fr. Mike emphasizes that personal growth matters more than external benchmarks. Embracing uncertainty is part of becoming who you're meant to be. You're not falling behind; rather, you're finding your path in the beautiful chaos of life.
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Fr. Mike's Bushwhacking Story
- Fr. Mike Schmitz shares his experience doing bushwhacking training at the National Outdoor Leadership School after college.
- Bushwhacking involves navigating independently toward a common destination without a clear preset path.
Life's Clear Path Ends at Graduation
- Life up through high school and college feels like a clear path with defined next steps and milestones.
- Graduation marks the point where the path disappears and independent navigation begins.
No One is Ahead or Behind
- Comparing your journey to others is meaningless because there is no simple winning or losing in life.
- Each person's path is unique on the way to the ultimate destination.