How do significant life events or the passage of time influence your perspective on life?

Indeed, some major life events greatly influence us and lead us on a new path, changing our perspective and attitude toward life and creating new experiences. For me, one of these events occurred when I moved from Germany to Greece; this significantly changed my life. A similar event happened when I moved from Greece back to Germany. A life-changing trigger when I returned to Germany and stayed for a few years was that I started writing there. But then Covid broke out, and I returned to Greece … again.

However, as we progress in life, there are not only great events leading to changes, like moving to another country or city, but also seemingly small, unimportant happenings that can have a crucial impact on us. For example, a brief encounter during our daily routine, an article we read in the newspaper or on the internet, or even a short line or a quote. These potential incidents can change our attitude and even our lives. The point is, how much are we willing to receive these events with open arms?