Learnings and growth

One of the best ways to learn is through the decisions we would have made differently in retrospect. For example, we may notice upon reflection that our gut was telling us something different, and we overrode it or didn’t take the time to consider all the essential factors. These are different from our choices that we deeply know were the correct moves, yet they turn out differently than we planned.

When we acknowledge that we didn’t do our best to make a choice, we have the opportunity to learn a new lesson that no one can take away from us. This embodied lesson can help us avoid a similar future misstep and trust ourselves more. We mustn’t beat ourselves up for slipping up, not only because we all do it, but because self-deprecation takes the learning away, potentially encouraging us to make a similar mistake again. Additionally, even when we are left with the impact of what feels like a poor choice, connections, and blessings have inevitably come with it. Chance happenings that change our lives for the better would have never come to pass without our lack of discernment.

At the end of our days and lives, grace is the answer. It can help us learn from the past and appreciate the surprise gifts we have received.