Mistakes, Moments Meant to Grow Through
- Melissa Johnson
- Jan 27
- 1 min read
Updated: Jan 28

Mistakes Are Not Permanent
No mistake we make is a forever-defining moment in our existence. It’s more like a breath—fleeting, temporary, a mere sensation passing through us. It was never meant to be held onto. Think about it: if you try holding your breath, what happens? You suffocate. The same is true for mistakes or negative experiences. When we clutch them tightly, insisting they define us, they choke out our vitality and the joy of moving forward.
Growth Through Experience

Life was never meant to be stagnant. We are here to experience it all—the highs, the lows, and everything in between. These moments, whether triumphant or painful, are simply tools for growth. Each one offers a lesson, a nudge toward becoming more than who we were yesterday.
Trust the Flow of Change
Think of how the world keeps moving, like a river flowing forward no matter what’s in its path. Even the heaviest regrets or failures can be carried away with time if we allow them to. Trust that nothing lasts forever, and every moment leads you toward something better.

Letting Go Brings Freedom
So, view every experience, every stumble, and every triumph as an opportunity to evolve. Be grateful for the wisdom it brings, find joy in the learning process, and, most importantly, be willing to let go. When we release what no longer serves us, we make space for something new, something lighter, something that keeps us breathing freely. Life flows best when we let it.
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