Not Everything We Did Was Wrong

In the midst of crises, thoughts often emerge: "What’s wrong with me?" or "Why is this happening to me?" We might start to believe that everything we've done throughout our lives has been a series of mistakes. This mindset can be fueled by our insecurities, a poor self-concept, or the criticisms of others.

Our insecurities often stem from a lack of self-awareness, low self-acceptance, or insufficient work on ourselves and our purpose. Without a strong sense of who we are and who we want to be, we’re more vulnerable to doubt.

Rarely do we take others' criticisms seriously enough to understand their origins. These judgments often reveal more about the other person—their pain, expectations, wounds, and perspective—than about us. We cannot always discern whether their judgment is optimistic or pessimistic, or even their true intent behind the words.

What’s more, there’s often a significant gap between who we are, who we want to show the world, and what others perceive. Comparisons are futile because perception is inherently subjective.

There’s a saying: “As within, so without.” But I ask you—can you truly express all the chaos you carry inside? Or all the happiness? Perhaps our bodies serve as a filter, preventing us from exposing vulnerabilities or treasures we fear others might exploit or take away.

Now, to the point. Over time, we come to understand that not everything we did was a mistake. Many of our actions were beyond our control. And even when we had control, we often lacked the information to make different choices. It’s easy to analyze decisions when you already hold all the cards.

ALL THOSE DECISIONS LED US TO BECOME THE UNIQUE AND SPECIAL PERSON WE ARE TODAY.