Regret in life weighs tons. Living with words spoken or unspoken, deeds done or deeds left undone, and actions taken or not taken is one of the biggest burdens many people carry with them through life, and some to the grave.
To live each moment in life with a happy perspective and disposition requires that we live in such a way that there is no need to carry regret into the next minute, let alone the next year. Why do people choose to live with regret? A better question is, why do people act or speak in such a way that requires them to experience the constant negative pull of regret in their life?
My friends, if I had an answer to that one, I wouldn’t be sitting at my computer slaving over each word, I would be cruising the Carribbean on my 60’ yacht.
I can only tell you that living with them will not let happiness into your life. They will be like a long shadow darkening the way ahead, as well as the path behind you. Their stretch is well into the future, and they cloud your past with pain, anger, resentment, grief, blame or fear.
Actions or words, or the lack of them is not the real culprit here. We will all make mistakes in life that can be interpreted by us as worthy of feeling regretful. It is what we do about these issues once we become aware that we have taken the action, or said the words.
We don’t have the luxury of taking back what we have said or done in the past, but we can forgive ourselves or others in the present. What regrets are you living with today that need your forgiveness?
Living with regrets can directly or indirectly contribute to feelings of discouragement and sorrow.
No comments:
Post a Comment