All ethical decisions (e.g., laws, rules) have to balance the freedom of the individual to do what he or she wants to do with the safety of the public that might be at risk as a result of his or her behavior.
https://yourmeaninginlife.com/blog/freedom-vs-safety-the-ultimate-trade-off
You decide what meaning the events in your life have to you.
https://yourmeaninginlife.com/blog/you-can-find-meaning-in-whatever-happens-to-you
Asking where you see yourself in five years is a good exercise to determine both where you're going and what you want to be doing today to reach your desired future state.
https://yourmeaninginlife.com/blog/where-do-you-see-yourself-in-five-years