Destiny

So I know for a fact that we have all been through something that has made a major impact in our lives. I feel as though everyone has to go through it, to really be human because no one has a perfect life no matter what. I have come to the conclusion that we go through life having multiple experiences whether good or bad because it helps to shape how we view the world, and also how we view ourselves. I know for a fact that if I went back ten years to a younger version of me he would have a totally different view of the world than I would now. I think that this is true because I have gone through a lot of things in life, but with these experiences I have learned the importance of life and whats out there for me. Let me rephrase that, I don't think that I have really found the importance of life and its value because maybe a year from now my view may change because we are constantly changing as we grow older. I just gave my two cents. What are your views of destiny?