“Life is a whole, and the journey has been well worth making,” Winston Churchill observed.
Churchill’s wisdom was much needed this morning after I had just experienced a night of troubling dreams. After such a night, my mind is prone to wander into the realm of “what ifs.” It’s curious, isn’t it, how often our dreams and daydreams gravitate towards anxieties—like showing up to school unclothed or being unable to swing a golf club—rather than celebrating our triumphs? And despite knowing better, we often replay past mistakes, either attempting to justify them or imagining alternate realities where they never occurred.
Churchill’s words offer a powerful antidote to this unproductive cycle. They remind us that life isn’t merely a collection of isolated errors or achievements. Instead, life is a holistic journey, a path filled with unexpected twists and turns, and yes, sometimes even moments where the “bridge is out.”
Every journey has its challenges—potholes are inevitable. But amidst these bumps, we also encounter moments of profound beauty: serene lakes, majestic forests, vibrant flowers, and captivating wildlife. These experiences, both good and bad, contribute to the richness and worth of the entire journey — life as a whole
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