So many times in life we bend our heads over in deep regret, wishing we had never made the move we made or had taken the plunge when we had the chance. We feel disappointed in ourselves, thinking we could have had so much more or be so much more. Many times, those deep, dark regrets overshadow our entire lives, eclipsing every single good thing that has sprung up since then. We fail to see that so much has happened since then to be grateful for. We immerse ourselves so fully into the dark past that we even fail to acknowledge or appreciate all the wonderful things that have lit up our lives as a direct result of that one missed opportunity.
So many people live out the entirety of their lives in some shell of regret, piling up on all those negative memories every single day. Instead of rising from the deep and soaring to the clear blue sky, they spiral ever downwards into the deep, dark chasm, all because they can't forgive themselves for one little mistake in their lives. Life is so much more than just one missed opportunity. We should learn to appreciate and celebrate life everyday, looking forward to each bright, new day with renewed spirits and a sense of optimism.
Sure, all of us make mistakes every now and then, but one grave mistake is no reason to give up on life entirely. Each bad choice should be analysed for what it is and noted down for future reference, but it should never be allowed to plunge your whole life into a bottomless pit of depression. When seen against the vast canvas of life waiting to be painted fresh, no single mistake can overwhelm your spirits. What is already painted cannot be undone, but we can strife to paint the rest of the picture as beautifully as we can. If and when we can do that, we would have lived a truly worthwhile life.
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