There is a Japanese legend that says: "If you miss the bus, maybe you avoided the accident. If you got rejected, maybe you were saved from the wrong place. If they left, maybe they made room for who is coming. The universe protects you in ways that look like bad luck at first. Trust the detour." Does this ring true for you?

This is such a powerful quote. Forgiving yourself for not knowing earlier what only time could teach is a powerful reminder of your humanity. You cannot hold your past self accountable with the wisdom and clarity you only possess today. Your past was a classroom, not a prison. Every mistake was simply a necessary step in your life. Do you often regret the past, or do you live your life looking only at the present and the future?