Marie Callas says it is normal that on the route of life, failures come to us more than successes. I swear at people who are born with golden spoon and behave impishly like a brat but I have utmost admiration for people who fought their way from paupers to kings.
It is probably certain that we only learn and grow if we have failures in life, so do not fear it. You will remember these sad episodes for life! Look back with fondness and wonder at your resilience in the face of hardship too.
I fully agree the say of life is a long (or short) journey that has to be appreciated like fine wine. failures and successes come and go. Just accept them and move forward. Stop at the present for too long will only make a person complacent and contented. So accept what it is now and strive on.
Marie Callas asks me to forget and forgive as much as i can. Through this process, new sparks and energy will come into my life. Like a snake which has just renewed the skin.
Move on in the face of challenges courageously.