“I wouldn’t relive a single chapter, because every scar, stumble, and spark shaped the woman I am — proud, wiser, and still becoming.”
“Is there an age I’d relive?”
There are so many pockets I could choose — moments where I made a decision, or didn’t… paths taken or left behind. But truthfully, every experience — the beautiful and the brutal — shaped me into the woman I am today. And in this moment, I can say I’m proud of who I’ve become, both personally and professionally.
We’re always starting (and restarting) from a place of net positive, because our experiences are already in the bank. Sure, there are so many ‘do-overs’ I could wish for — but without them, I wouldn’t have gained the lessons I now hold close.
Even the most meaningful moments—those I treasure deeply—sometimes feel better preserved in memory. Because no do-over can ever bring back the magic of ‘the first time.’ The wonder, the spontaneity, the rawness of living it without knowing the outcome… that’s what makes it unforgettable. So even the best parts, I wouldn’t want to relive—only revisit through reflection, with gratitude.
On my worst days, when I didn’t know what was next or how I’d make it through — I did. Whether it was faith, fate, God, or just choice — I did. And I’m wiser for the pain and grief, and I bloom brighter for every laugh that followed.
Sarala Life — Life in Chapters: Careers, Canines, Cabernet & Courage 
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