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What does it mean?
The speaker feels immense relief that they attended a specific event despite nearly skipping it.
In plain terms
I almost stayed away but I am glad I came.
What can you take from it?
Attending matters even when you almost don't.

Where it applies

  • missing key events
  • second thoughts
  • life changes

Putting it to work

  • following through on plans
  • valuing presence

Questions to consider

  • What if you had not shown up?
  • How do you weigh staying home?

Another view

We cannot know what would have happened if absent.

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