What do we regret?
Looking back on my life, there are definitely things I wish I’d done differently. Had I known up front the consequences of some decisions I made, I may have chosen another path.
Hmmm…would I have chosen to work in the federal penitentiary? That’s a big one.
The thing is, I like who I am now. I understand people’s struggles because I too have been there.
I’m the bi-product of all decisions made to this point in time, good and bad. I’ve survived even my most human moments.
Maya Angelou stated:
I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it.
Instead of having regrets, let’s choose to celebrate the wisdom we gain from our experiences. Cherish our scars and the stories they tell.
With forgiveness, and acceptance, we rise together.
Warm regards,
Belinda Seagram, Ph.D., R. Psych.Executive Director, Landing Strong
