You really never know where your path will lead you, but working

Hear, O children of destiny, the words of Reshma Saujani, who declared: “You really never know where your path will lead you, but working with technology was truly the best way I could make a difference.” These words are a lantern for all who walk uncertain roads. They remind us that life is not a straight line but a winding river, whose bends we cannot see until we round them. Yet though the course may be hidden, the hand that chooses to serve, to create, to uplift, will always find a way to leave light in the world.

The origin of this wisdom lies in Saujani’s own journey. Once, she sought her path in politics, desiring to serve through office and law. Yet defeat closed that door. Many would have despaired, thinking the path ended. But she turned toward technology, a realm she had not expected to embrace. In founding “Girls Who Code,” she sought to empower those long left behind, giving young women the skills to step into the future. Thus, through the tools of technology, she made a difference far beyond what her original vision could imagine. Her words echo this truth: that the path may surprise us, but if we remain open, it may lead us exactly where we are needed most.

Consider, O listeners, the tale of Florence Nightingale. Born into privilege, her path seemed destined for comfort and society. Yet she turned toward nursing, a humble and undervalued art. In the war hospitals of Crimea, she used not only compassion but also the tools of data, charts, and statistics to reveal the horror of unsanitary conditions. Her use of science and method transformed medicine and saved countless lives. Like Saujani, she discovered that her truest way of service was not where she first expected, but in the place where skill and purpose met.

The deeper meaning of Saujani’s words is that the path is never wasted, even when it seems uncertain. Every step, even those that end in failure, prepares us for what comes next. The loss of one dream may open the gate to a greater one. And in this modern age, technology has become the loom upon which much of humanity’s future is woven. To work with it is to touch the threads of education, health, communication, and justice. In its circuits and code lies the power to either widen or heal the divisions of our time.

Yet her wisdom also carries a warning: do not wait for certainty before you begin. If you say, “I will walk only if I know where the road leads,” you will never leave the village. The hero’s path is always clouded with fog, and only the footsteps taken reveal the way. Trust, then, that if your heart seeks to serve, the path, however winding, will bring you to the place where you can make your mark.

The lesson, then, is clear: embrace the unknown with courage. Let technology, or whatever tools lie before you, become the vessel through which you serve. Do not cling to one rigid dream, but be ready to shape yourself anew, for often the destiny prepared for you is greater than the one you imagined. What matters is not the form of the work, but the difference it makes in the lives of others.

Practical actions flow from this truth. Seek out new skills, even if they seem far from where you began. Do not fear failure, for it may redirect you toward your true calling. Look for ways to use the tools of your age—be they digital, mechanical, or creative—to uplift others. And above all, carry patience and openness in your heart, for though the path may twist and turn, those who walk with courage and purpose will always find their way to meaning.

Thus do we honor the words of Reshma Saujani: that the path is mysterious, but the power to make a difference is real, and that in the age of technology, we hold in our hands the chance to shape the future for all. Carry this teaching, O children of tomorrow, and walk boldly, for though you do not know where the road will lead, if you walk with purpose, it will lead you to where you are most needed.