The ways we miss our lives are life.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The things we fail to do or become define our existence as much as our actions.
- In plain terms
- Missing out on life experiences is a part of living.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept that what we miss shapes who we are.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What have you missed that matters?
- How do you live with regret?
Another view
It may discourage trying to avoid missed opportunities.
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