Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Not getting what you want can sometimes prevent future harm or lead to better opportunities.
- In plain terms
- Failing to get your wish might actually be good luck.
- What can you take from it?
- See unmet desires as potential hidden blessings.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle rejection?
- Can loss be a gift?
Another view
This perspective may feel dismissive of genuine grief or disappointment.
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