Think of your life as a valley
Think of your life as a valley which is often in darkness but may be highlighted in stark relief just as the moon peeps from behind the mountain and sheds it's silvery light along the valley bed. Then is the time to retrace your steps for your footprints and the images that were you are now imprinted upon the path behind you.
Then move forwards in the direction you have chosen. Sometimes the moon is obscured by the clouds-the distractions of life, but if you keep steadfast to your chosen appointments (goals) your feet will not falter. Then, when the moon shines again and fills the valley with her beneficial light, the images you look back on will be ones which will give you pride and a feeling of deep contentment.
The wise man chooses that which the soul aspires to and the Spirit demands, for things of earth are fleeting and often gaudy flags to distract the Spiritual eye. It is important to 'know' first yourself. Think hard on this and to that Self be true.