The sign said, “In case of fire, do not use elevator. Use stairs.”

But there was no indication of how to get to the stairs.

Life is often like this. We get the clear message: this is not the way. But further instructions do not follow.

Luckily, we’re not often in a building-is-on-fire situation.

Mostly, we’re just trying to find our way.

Sometimes there are signs and guides. Sometimes there are none. Sometimes we have companions. Sometimes we’re on our own.

Regardless of whether there’s a fire, we can’t just stop, staring at the proverbial sign that says “not this way.”

Instead, we keep moving. We keep testing. We keep seeking better. We keep endeavoring.