Just look at your younger self... lol... all the things you have come to learn now with your growth that had you known even the tiniest fraction of then would have made such a big difference. Hindsight.... beautiful thing, yes. But only as a way of learning. Foresight as a way around avoiding certain things.
Look at how much just one mistake led to several events placing you where you are now. Mistakes bringing about lessons that have guided you and braced you with caution. Or maybe caused further recklessness because it's something you couldn't help but get accustomed to. Look at your young self not knowing how vital his/her choices were and how they led to you being well.. you.
Many of us wish we could undo past decisions. Be it that good for nothing guy you wish you never gave the time of day or advice you may have ignored, bad company you should've never been in the company of, poor time management, choosing to not study for a paper because there was something more exciting to do, choosing the wrong course/programme of study, words spoken, having taken someone for granted, even wardrobe choices! So much regret in so many different forms if only we had known better at the time... I for one am no exception. Especially with my choice of the male species.
But think.... had you not made that mistake then, you wouldn't know how to handle the same situation now. Had you not messed up then, you wouldn't be aware of the consequence today. It is because of these past (present) mistakes, better yet learning curves, that we gain wisdom and knowledge of things. Because of these experiences you are able to make sure ones after you, be it kids, sisters, brothers, friends, extended family, all don't have to go through it. Because of your hindsight from your experience, it gives you foresight on the situations of others which causes you to be a great teacher and be able to have an opinion and give sound advice on the matter.
So yeah.... Regret though a natural reaction to things shouldn't all be bad. Be glad you got something out of it good or bad
especially if you are alive and with a second chance to do the right thing. Focus your thoughts and energy on growth and progression. Remember, from my previous post: Don't worry be hippy :p
~XO~
Look at how much just one mistake led to several events placing you where you are now. Mistakes bringing about lessons that have guided you and braced you with caution. Or maybe caused further recklessness because it's something you couldn't help but get accustomed to. Look at your young self not knowing how vital his/her choices were and how they led to you being well.. you.
Many of us wish we could undo past decisions. Be it that good for nothing guy you wish you never gave the time of day or advice you may have ignored, bad company you should've never been in the company of, poor time management, choosing to not study for a paper because there was something more exciting to do, choosing the wrong course/programme of study, words spoken, having taken someone for granted, even wardrobe choices! So much regret in so many different forms if only we had known better at the time... I for one am no exception. Especially with my choice of the male species.
But think.... had you not made that mistake then, you wouldn't know how to handle the same situation now. Had you not messed up then, you wouldn't be aware of the consequence today. It is because of these past (present) mistakes, better yet learning curves, that we gain wisdom and knowledge of things. Because of these experiences you are able to make sure ones after you, be it kids, sisters, brothers, friends, extended family, all don't have to go through it. Because of your hindsight from your experience, it gives you foresight on the situations of others which causes you to be a great teacher and be able to have an opinion and give sound advice on the matter.
So yeah.... Regret though a natural reaction to things shouldn't all be bad. Be glad you got something out of it good or bad
especially if you are alive and with a second chance to do the right thing. Focus your thoughts and energy on growth and progression. Remember, from my previous post: Don't worry be hippy :p
~XO~
Very uplifting..
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