A Fool's Regret

We take chances in life. There is something in our souls that doesn't want to leave this life with regret. Even with our past choices, we find regret. Not with the outcome of things such as our beautiful children, but in the chances we took for the lesser of what should be.

I believe that making a fool of yourself is better than living a life of regret. You find courage and follow the road that brings you happiness. You love those near to you fiercely and be kind to all others along the way. It isn’t a perfect path. There are always challenges. But you live life without ever looking back and wishing to have done more.

I haven’t always thought this way. It has taken a ten year journey to the deepest depths of illness, loss, and forgiveness. I was afraid to step out and tell people that I loved them. There were so many times that I missed reaching out and giving a simple hug to a parting friend. I still struggle with missed opportunities to connect with where lines of life could have been.

I was afraid of looking like a fool; making mistakes, misinterpreting the situation, misreading the path which I saw before me. There is now such a battle of regret. I have realized that the battle of regret always goes to what was never done. The true end to everything is fear.

Good things have come from the path that I am on. I don’t think I ever would have chosen this path; the hardships, the pain, the constant trial of my will against the odds. But so many great things have come from this path that has found me. I now cherish what precious gifts that I have been given.