Stumbling teaches you to recover; watching others stumble shows you how to dodge obstacles.
Stumbling teaches you to recover; watching others stumble shows you how to dodge obstacles.
"Stumbling teaches you to recover; watching others stumble shows you how to dodge obstacles." © Shoshan
We've all had those moments in life where we feel like we've stumbled, whether it's in our professional, personal, or emotional realms. But those stumbles, as painful as they are, offer us an invaluable opportunity: to learn how to recover. It's as if each fall comes with its own embedded lesson—a lesson not found in any book or school, but in the university of life.
Now, there's an aspect that goes beyond learning from our own experiences: it's the art of observation. Watching other people navigate through difficult situations, stumble and then get back up (or not), provides a unique perspective. It shows us how to dodge the obstacles in our own path, how to anticipate challenges, and how to be more resilient. It's like having a life instruction manual, written in real-time by those who are either a step ahead or behind us.
In summary, life is full of falls and failures, both our own and others'. The key is in how we face them. Stumbling teaches us to recover; watching others stumble shows us how to dodge obstacles. So, the next time you face a setback, remember that you're accumulating experience, not just for yourself but also as a lesson for those who are watching you.
I stumbled yesterday, and the day before too,
but today I will learn, I won't fall anew.
I see people fall, I hear their tales unfold,
I learn from their mistakes, how to face my battles bold.
Some tell me how they've crumbled, gone astray,
their words are lighthouses guiding my own way.
From their failures, I extract wisdom's essence,
how to dodge my own falls is now my quintessence.
So I keep marching on, steadfast in my creed,
that each stumble contributes to my life's deed.
I'll stumble, yes, but I'll also learn the way,
how to dance between falls, how on my feet to stay.
© Shoshan
The quote in this image is dedicated to all those who have faced adversities and aim to rise stronger than ever. To those who are not afraid to learn from both their own mistakes and the mistakes of others to forge a wiser path ahead: "Stumbling teaches you to recover; watching others stumble shows you how to dodge obstacles." © Shoshan
We've all had those moments in life where we feel like we've stumbled, whether it's in our professional, personal, or emotional realms. But those stumbles, as painful as they are, offer us an invaluable opportunity: to learn how to recover. It's as if each fall comes with its own embedded lesson—a lesson not found in any book or school, but in the university of life.
Now, there's an aspect that goes beyond learning from our own experiences: it's the art of observation. Watching other people navigate through difficult situations, stumble and then get back up (or not), provides a unique perspective. It shows us how to dodge the obstacles in our own path, how to anticipate challenges, and how to be more resilient. It's like having a life instruction manual, written in real-time by those who are either a step ahead or behind us.
In summary, life is full of falls and failures, both our own and others'. The key is in how we face them. Stumbling teaches us to recover; watching others stumble shows us how to dodge obstacles. So, the next time you face a setback, remember that you're accumulating experience, not just for yourself but also as a lesson for those who are watching you.
I stumbled yesterday, and the day before too,
but today I will learn, I won't fall anew.
I see people fall, I hear their tales unfold,
I learn from their mistakes, how to face my battles bold.
Some tell me how they've crumbled, gone astray,
their words are lighthouses guiding my own way.
From their failures, I extract wisdom's essence,
how to dodge my own falls is now my quintessence.
So I keep marching on, steadfast in my creed,
that each stumble contributes to my life's deed.
I'll stumble, yes, but I'll also learn the way,
how to dance between falls, how on my feet to stay.
© Shoshan
The quote in this image is dedicated to all those who have faced adversities and aim to rise stronger than ever. To those who are not afraid to learn from both their own mistakes and the mistakes of others to forge a wiser path ahead: "Stumbling teaches you to recover; watching others stumble shows you how to dodge obstacles." © Shoshan
