“Life can only be understood backward, but it must be lived forward,” says philosopher Søren Kierkegaard.
It means that we often make sense of our choices, struggles, and turning points — only in hindsight. Looking back, we can see patterns, understand consequences, and gain clarity about who we are and how we’ve changed.
But we can’t live in reverse. We’re always moving into an uncertain future, making decisions without knowing exactly how they’ll turn out.
Our challenge is learning to live with purpose and courage even when we don’t yet understand the meaning of our path. In other words, life is an adventure.
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