“ Since by definition learning is change, when you learn nature's lessons, you are changed. ”
Life rarely follows a straight line. Success is a process of trying, reacting, and changing.
~ Ron Lizzi
Great matter-days remain on the day stone balance, affecting your life on the day the occur and every day thereafter. So the earlier they happen, the better; waiting means potentially sacrificing years or even decades of benefit.
The scenery doesn't necessarily improve in proportion to how far you travel or how much you spend.
Whether your situation is dire or stable often depends on your point of view. Exploring different vantage points can give you valuable perspective.