I am by no means a perfect person. I wish that I were, but I’m not, and nor is anyone else for that matter. I have, like any normal being, made a few mistakes in my life, some that were stupid, and others that were flat out wrong. However, those times where I screwed up and let my guard down were the times where I actually learned the most about myself.
I suppose I’m just one of those people who learns more from actually making a mistake rather than hearing about what the consequences could potentially be. There have been occasions where my parents have told me not to do something, yet, I continued to do it anyway, and guess what? They were right. Hear that, Mom and Dad!?! I said, “YOU WERE RIGHT!” There, go ahead and bask in your glory, but now, back to my point.
During those instances where I had a lapse of judgment and let my guard down, my intentions may have been somewhat selfish, but I wouldn’t necessarily say that they affected others in an overwhelmingly negative manner. However, I’m sure some people would have been better off without me ever committing certain blunders in the first place. Alas, mistakes are a part of life, and in the truest sense of the word, they are teachable moments where we can learn to grow. You see, “mistake,” is defined as an action that is misguided. The key word in the definition is, “action,” because an action is a one-time thing, not something that has become a practice. People have the ability to learn from their actions, but extracting a lesson from a misguided habit is far harder, and less likely, than rethinking the sting of single bad decision.
When reflecting on past errors, I sometimes wonder if I would do things differently. But you know what? I can’t alter the past. I can sit here, and I can reminisce, sulk, cry, or whatever all I want, and that won’t change a gosh darn thing. Dwelling on what has happened won't amend anything, simply because, what’s done is done. All I can do now is come to terms with whatever happened, learn from it, and not repeat it.
Everyone has a cross to bear, so bear yours with as much pride as you can muster up, because every word uttered and each opportunity rightfully or not rightfully ceased has made you into the person you are today and the person you will be tomorrow.
Better decisions lie ahead.
