This idea of a person finding their element reminds me of what my wife and I are going through with my son who is graduating this year and going to college and how difficult the process of narrowing down what it is that he is interested in and where is the best fit for college. I believe this is the process most people attempt to help their children find as they grow up. I think it is lot like the school, where we try to expose our children to as many experiences and activities in the hope that they will find their niche in the world. I do not believe that everybody will find their element and I don't believe that it is possible to help all find their element. I do think that the majority of people will eventually find their element probably through trial and error like most in our generation. I do think that this finding "my way" process can also be a cop out for I'm lazy and lack initiative.