With age comes the sobering truth that mistakes are not mere detours…they are years lost. A single misstep can ripple through time, reshaping the course of your life in ways you never anticipated. What once seemed like a momentary lapse can demand four…seven…even ten years to mend. This is why thoughtfulness becomes a necessity, not a luxury. Prayer steadies the spirit…meditation clears the mind…patience slows reckless impulses…and careful decisions build a future you won’t have to repair.