If regrets about yesterday's decisions and actions help you do better work today, then they've served a useful purpose.
"I wish I'd taken that job."
"I should have been more careful before I shipped that out the door."
"I could have been more kind."
"I'll do better next time."
Most of the time, though, we use regrets to keep us from moving forward. They paralyze us in the face of possibility. We don't want to do something if it reminds us of that black hole we have in our past.
It's useful if you can forgive yourself, because the regrets you're carrying around are keeping you from holding onto the possibility that you can contribute even more tomorrow.
This blog is looking for wisdom, to have and to share. It is also looking for other rare character traits like good humor, courage, and honor. It is not an easy road, because all of us fall short. But God is love, forgiveness and grace. Those who believe in Him and repent of their sins have the promise of His Holy Spirit to guide us and show us the Way.
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Are you paralyzed by regrets?
Seth Godin writes,
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