Life is nothing but a series of choices. It doesn't matter what we choose, because we will always have chosen the best path for us, to give us the experiences and opportunities we need to grow and choose love. We cannot choose the 'wrong' path. Where do we think we will end up if we do? Can we be certain of what would have happened if we'd have chosen differently? Of course not. So, our choice becomes in any moment, do I choose to see this, where I am right now, with love, or with fear, and berate myself or wallow in self-pity? It's not a case of judgement or obligation, it is merely a case of choosing the best feeling thought, to allow you to continue to move in alignment with your true self, and love