In life, the mistakes we make in our earlier years can shape our experiences and decisions in the future. The process of recovery from past errors can dominate the second half of our lives. This reflection suggests that time is not just a passage but a continuum where past choices have lasting consequences, urging us to be mindful of our actions as we navigate through life.

Saul Bellow’s "Seize the Day" encapsulates the idea that our earlier decisions require introspection and management in our later years. Instead of allowing past mistakes to burden us, we are encouraged to embrace them as lessons for personal growth and to seize opportunities for a more fulfilling life.