The @silverbloggers community is an incredible creative space for each of us, especially for those like me who are approaching 60. But the Monday initiatives are good for everyone.
Regarding these three things you mention, it seems to me that each of the good or bad things that happened to us in life are part of our current personality, just as you say at the end of your post, because the good things made us live and the bad things allowed us to grow.
Life is the sum of positive and negative things, good and not-so-good relationships, and everything that has surrounded us throughout our lives.
I hope the muse comes back to life because we miss her stories. Things are very complicated here in Cuba, and taking refuge in my @hive friends has been a balm amidst so much pain. Have a great day. Cheers and greetings.