It is a deep realization to realize that you were right, that those around you were confused or misaligned with your alignment, and all the walking you did in that direction wasn’t quite where you wanted to go.

Remember that you did do all that walking, and you are that much more effective at walking. Now that you know where you are going, you will make grand strides!

Your base is your compass, which as you say, was always pointed in the right direction. To go to an eternal place, the going must also be eternal. Enjoy the walk!