Absolutely, life would have no value, excitement or meaning if you you could have anything and everything when ever you wanted it. You are spot on in my opinion, ”negative” experiences are opportunities to learn and grow.

This is evident when the saying ”wanting is better than having” is examined. Once we have what we wanted, we then get bored and what the next thing, what happens when there is nothing else to get?

We are simply a sum of the choices we have made through life and tough decisions are key to personal growth. If you are unable to make tough personal decisions and survive tough times, you will simply be an empty shell, again in my opinion.

Good post, really got the cogs turning.