No. I don’t feel lost without faith because I’ve learned to navigate life using other tools: reason, reflection, and responsibility.
When I had religion, it gave me structure and comfort for a time. But stepping away didn’t take away my sense of direction it simply shifted where I look for it.
I no longer rely on a higher power to tell me what to do or why I’m here. Instead, I decide for myself what matters, what’s worth working toward, and how I want to live.
That doesn’t mean I never feel uncertain. Everyone feels lost at times, regardless of belief.
The difference is that I deal with uncertainty head-on, without trying to cover it up with promises of an afterlife or “everything happens for a reason.”
For me, not having faith doesn’t leave a hole it opens up space to think, choose, and act based on what’s real in front of me.
My compass comes from the values I hold, the people I care for, and the life I’m building right now.
