Seasoned

What does it mean to be seasoned? To have gone through many seasons of life and hopefully have gained wisdom, knowledge and patience through it.

It also means to go through many things we may not like, but they end up making us better.

Food seasonings don't generally taste good on their own. The things we go through in life don't feel good on their own.

But food seasonings end up making the whole dish taste better. And the things we go through in life that don't feel good end up making us a better whole person.

So the situation may not be easily palatable but it can make us into a well seasoned individual.