Welcome to “Reflection”

It pains me to say this, but "Failure is not the stepping stone to success." It's just plain failure. All around us, every day, people are failing at something—being a good friend, a reliable partner, a caring parent, or simply a decent human. It's an endless, grinding cycle of misses and mishaps.

Now, if failure really paved the way to success, wouldn't all of us who've failed be basking in glory by now? Clearly, that's not how the world spins. Only a few manage to crack the code of life.

So what sets these winners apart? What’s their secret? It boils down to a simple, yet overlooked activity: Reflection. It’s easy to do, but just as easy to ignore, which is exactly where many falter. The winners, however, make it a daily ritual to reflect on their day, their work, their relationships, and everything in between. This continuous introspection is what helps them turn their failures into stepping stones.

Perhaps there’s a sliver of truth in saying failure can lead to success, but it’s a privilege reserved for those who reflect. They harness their setbacks as foundations for growth, drawing lessons from each misstep. And sometimes, just sometimes, that wrong turn you regret taking? It leads you to a vista so breathtaking it almost seems planned. Not your intended destination, sure, but a moment of beauty to be savoured nonetheless.

Maybe the universe does mess with us, steering us off course on purpose so we pause and reflect, both inwardly and outwardly. Most will continue on, entrenched in their routines, but for those who dare to break the mold, reflection can enlighten and transform.

Not everyone will grasp this from one read, but if it resonates even with just one of you, I believe it’s a start—a promise that reflection can refine and redefine our paths. So, here’s to looking deeper, seeing the unseen, and learning from every curveball life throws our way. Until next time, keep reflecting. Maybe, just maybe, you’ll find that failures aren't just dead ends, but detours on a scenic route to something greater.