The Pain of Regret

                                       

            

Every new day is always different from the last. We as humans always hope to have a day better than those we have always had. We tend to want new memories that are more appealing than those had in the past. We long for satisfaction in the present and anticipate a better tomorrow. This is certainly the lifestyle every man would desire- one where things are perfect. But then, life isn’t always as we’d hope for. Some actions and decisions we make leave scars that hurt our present and some extending to our future.

Man is faced every day with the task of making decisions that are paramount to his success in life. Sometimes, he makes good decisions and at other times, his choice might be poor. A poor decision might be one that can easily be recovered from or one that forever lingers; the latter needing more help than the former. In this instance, one who makes a mistake and forever lingers in it leaves a gap in his heart. Soon, he begins to feel empty from the mistake which he made and builds regret in his every day action.

A great number of people worry a lot and confuse it for thinking. They tend to worry over things that have happened in which they have very little power to change and instead of living in the present of their action, they dwell in the past trying to change that which already has happened. They find solace trying to correct their mistakes-living in the past-losing the gift of what the present day has to offer. Doing this, they suffer from the constant hurt of regrets; they realize how little they can change the past and how much they have lost in the present living in the past.

When man make mistakes and lives his life in regret upon the poor choice he has made in the past, all he is left with is wishes that things could be different, better. He comes to the realization that he has lost a whole lot in his state of regret and now wishes things could have been different. But then, how much can a wish change? Failed wishes lead to disappointment and in turn kill every atom of hope a man could possibly have.

In reality, many men if not all have had experiences in life that they regret. All that counts is the action and the life they lead after such experiences are made. Instead of bringing down bridges and living downhill, it is only helpful you wake up from the hurt of mistakes and regrets and win back your life. The only solution to regrets is simply learning from experience, getting back on track and being prepared for whatever life has to offer.

Events in life are uncertain but one thing is certain- a life lived in regrets can never be void of pain. The pain living in regrets is never ending and accumulates with every passing day. You are the pilot of your life. You alone can decide that which can make or mar you; that which can hurt you or make you feel good. It is only best and refreshing for you to pick the “up-side” of life and live above regrets. Everything about your life starts and ends with you. Decide today to live a life above regrets.

About the Author 

Ettoh Oghenekefe is a content creator. He writes articles, stories and develops ideas/content for start-up firms. He enjoys best translating words and ideas into enjoyable stories.