I Have Something to Say

Every time something bad happens, we get told, “This is a learning experience; you should be grateful for it.”

OK. Let’s say it’s a learning experience. Presumably, we learn things so we can use that knowledge in the future.

Will I get a chance to use what I’ve learned in the future? If not - it’s hard to see it as a lesson. If I won’t get a chance to use the knowledge, that feels more like a punishment.