Daily writing prompt

Describe a decision you made in the past that helped you learn or grow.

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Well, it may sound like a cliché, but what I learned is that no matter what I do, what is destined will happen. I strived relentlessly for what was once my dream job, yet despite multiple attempts and internal recommendations, it remained elusive. However, I unexpectedly secured a job I never applied for with minimal effort. This experience taught me to do my best and let the journey unfold. This aligns with the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita: कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन – ‘Perform your duty without attachment to the results.’ What is meant to be will indeed happen! I also frequently remind myself of the mantra from the Sahasranama: न वासुदेव भक्तानामशुभं विद्यते क्वचित् – ‘For the devotees of Vasudeva, there is no misfortune anywhere