I believe it is human nature to reflect on the past. The experiences from the past can often influence the decisions we make today. On the other hand the same is not true for regrets.
~ Regret is an odd emotion because it comes only upon reflection. Regret lacks immediacy, and so its power seldom influences events when it could do some good. ~ William O’Rourke
Regret serves no purpose in the present. To dwell on the shoulda, coulda, woulda, lends no value in the here and now!
How many times have you found yourself saying, “I wish I would have___________ (fill in the blank)? To do so is such a waste of the gift of the present! Think about it…
- You can’t go back
- You can’t undo what has been done
- You can’t change the outcome
No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, Philippians 3:13 NLT
I challenge you my friend to step out of the past and enter the here and now and…