Carving our own path provides learnings, satisfaction, and peace that may be difficult to achieve while we walk in the footsteps of others. We are all unique in our own way and hence paths also should be equally unique. Setting your foot in someone's shoes and walking their path may bring just pain and suffering, not peace and freedom.
We all go through various thoughts and feelings in our daily lives. I experience them with complete acceptance and learn from them. Life's journey would be incomplete if we were to miss experiencing different types of emotions. I hope my thoughts, feelings, and emotions may resonate with you too!