Not long ago, I listened to John's story:
He told me he sat in his back yard, his phone vibrating in his pocket, but he didn't reach for it. He knew who it was he'd been dodging that call for weeks.
Years ago, he'd let pride stand between him and his brother. A silly argument about something long forgotten had stretched into silence, silence that echoed louder with every passing day.
Now, his brother was in the hospital. The doctors weren't sure how much time was left, and John wasn't sure if he could fix the years he'd wasted.
He wanted to call, to say the words that had been lodged in his throat for years. But instead, he sat, his regret weighing heavy. He wondered if he'd ever have the courage to break the silence.
Then just like that, the phone stopped vibrating.
Regret is a funny thing. It's not just a passing thought or an occasional "what if?" —it's more like an ache deep in our bones. That heavy feeling of knowing I can't go back, can't fix it, can't say what I should've said. It's a constant reminder that something's missing or I took a wrong turn somewhere. It doesn't fade away with time, either. Instead, it settles in, making itself at home in my chest, limbs, and even how I carry myself.
It's like a shadow that clings to me, an invisible weight that tugs at my every step. Some days, it's quieter, just a faint whisper in the background. On other days, it's loud and sharp, as if the memory is fresh like I made the mistake yesterday. Regret stays with me no matter what. It seems to never quite let go, never fully giving me peace. And that's the hardest part, the ache that never really stops.
I can either live life regretting my past actions and decisions, or I can choose to embrace today with a fresh mindset and step confidently into a future free of regrets.
How about you? Are there things you are putting off that you may regret tomorrow?
Watch for the blind spots.
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