Regrets

Mistakes and regrets are the best of pals, unfortunately for us."

     When this topic came to mind, I immediately thought of the song that says, "Regrets, I've had a few

but then again, too few to mention." I guess in this case too few regrets are better than one, big regret. It

all depends on how much the regrets are affecting you psychologically and socially.  I know of regrets

that affect people to the point where they can't move forward.  They play over the mistakes (in their

mind) that have led to them feeling disappointed or sad.  Regrets can spring up from any kind of events

or situations.  You can feel contrite about letting go of a love that you should have held onto or it could 

be about a marriage that you should not have had.  It could be about a missed opportunity that most 

likely won't come your way again.  Your regret could stem from having lost the chance to say "I'm

sorry" or "I love you" to someone you'll never see again.  No matter the source of our regrets, it leaves

us with a rather sad and dull feeling whenever it crosses our mind.

     Personally, I regret staying in the suburb instead of moving into the city.  I am someone who needs 

be in the midst of things in order to strive.  Therefore, I'm more suited to living in a place that's buzzing 

with opportunities and activities.  I often think about the opportunities I'm missing out on and how all 

the cultural activities could have been a stone throw away instead of a train ride away.  I'm priced out of

living in the city now so that's no longer a solution.  Of course, I'm not supposed to let this stop me 

from living.  I have to make the best of where I am.  However, I know that ever so often, the sinking

feeling that I made a mistake (that has negatively impacted my life) will creep into my thoughts.  I will

shake if off temporarily and just try to enjoy the crawling pace of suburban life.

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