When I hear the word "regret," my mind immediately launches into song. Have you ever seen the musical/movie RENT?? Me and a few friends (who shall remain nameless for fear of embarrassment) happen to love it.
So one of the main mantras from RENT goes something like this: "Forget regret, or life is yours to miss." I was so taken with this lyric, because when I was a little younger, I would agonize over decisions I made. Good or bad, I would overthink and overanalyze to the point that I would drive myself crazy.
One of my callings in life is to make people happy. I don't like making fun of people, I don't like hurting people's feelings, and I don't like being mean. It's just not my style. But I'm not perfect, so it's happened on occasion.
There are plenty of things that I've done in my life that I wish hadn't. I regret any time I've hurt another person, whether unknowingly, unconsciously, or purposefully. There are a handful of things that I can think of that make me cringe when I'm reminded of my stupidity. Hey, I haven't always been as damn smart as I am today! (I kid, I kid)
But what's done is done. I can only learn from my mistakes, since I can't take them back. I do try to rectify situations whenever possible, but at some point you just have to move on. Focus on what you can do today, not what you didn't do yesterday.
Who are these friends you speak of you love Rent? I don't recall...
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