How many times have we said something that we immediately realized
was not the right thing to say?
How many times do we look back on an event and think, "If only I had…"
How many times do we do something that we wish hadn’t done?
I've learnt that
You can’t change what has been said.
You can’t change a past event.
You can’t change what has been done.
So, do you drown yourself in regret, sorrow, repentance?
Do you think about what might have been?
Do you relive an event the way it should have been?
Forget about regret, and focus.
Focus on today, not on the past.
Focus on what you can do now, not what you didn’t do then.
The only thing to regret is living in the past
.
The only thing to feel sorrow for is not living each day to the fullest.
The only way to repent is to sincerely say, "I’m sorry".
Don’t live your life regretting yesterday.
Live your life fully, so when tomorrow comes, you won’t regret today.
*Quote by Catherine Pulsifer, edited.
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51 comments:
beautiful post and beautiful pic dear!!! "if only i had" is a bad bad thinking!
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Great post!! And love what you wrote!!
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sam, this message was so beautiful. it's important to learn and understand the mistakes of the past and move forward.
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Sam we may be living in different parts of the world but what I realize is that there are some universal truths which cut across any barriers and such positive thoughts happen to be one of them! For this reason alone, I read all your Friday posts religiously to feel good:) Have a lovely weekend:)
This is so truth many thanks for this I can´t chage the past that I need repeat every day.
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I am so guilty of doing this...I'll relive a moment I want to change over and over again. But there's nothing you can do about it - just look forward to tomorrow!
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Love this post! It's so true!
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I love the veracity in this! Living in the past does nothing to move us forward. Thanks for the lovely reminder Sam!
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regrets really hurt. it is a good one!
i love this pic! and even though this dress is super crazy and bold it is so fun! i would never be able to rock it but this model totally pulls it off! Happy FRIDAY <3
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Wow, this is a really thoughtful one Sam, I like it a lot. I'm definitely guilty of dwelling on stuff for longer than I should!!! Absolutely gorgeous image too, those trees!!!
Have a fabulous weekend dear!xo
i agree! beautiful thought!
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such a cute dress!
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Very true post! Unfortunately understanding this is much easier than implementing it (
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beautiful thought, thank you for sharing<3
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So true, my dear!
Have a lovely weekend x
Love your words. I really like this post. Have a great weekend.
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This post was actually really inspiring, made me feel a bit better about the past and mistakes I've made and put a smile on my face!
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such a great post! always look forward and never back :)
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Oh my goodness, you always find the prettiest inspiration photographs to go along with these, I just love the purple flowers and the dress in this one. This post is just so true and it really speaks to me. I'm usually really careful about what I say in person, I definitely over-think what I say and then when I relax and just say what is on my mind, I feel like I always say something wrong. It reminds me that sometimes I just need to step outside of my own head at times.
Dear Sam as always you have here really beautiful and inspiring words for us. I absolutely agree! There's no point of looking back, re-thinking and wishing it was done the other way. I'm trying never to do so. Focus on now - this is what's important, this is what makes us happy.
Have a wonderful weekend dear!
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So true, my dear :)
Love this post!
Have a lovely weekend Sam :*
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Love everything about this photo!
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Nice dress!
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Morning Sam! Thanks a bunch for your comment and words, you always made my day and Im really thankful for it!:) As you know, Friday Frill posts are one of my fav from you:) I need to read what you share every week as a personal thought and reminder for everyday life!:) One of the things I hate most in fact is to regret about what has been done in the past instead taking time to improve the situation or at least ask sorry! Many time happens also to me to talk by instinct saying something I preferred to not say at the moment once reflected then, I think the best is always ask sorry and try with facts to show an attitude in this way! Words are empty if there isnt also an attitude in that sense! Brooding about past things is only a waste of time...and just increase wrinkles in the face!!:PP Kisses and hugs dear, happy Friday!:*
Uplifting as always Sam. The purple colour is such a charming he, great post and image. Have a happy Friday dear. xx/Madison
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Sam wonderful words as always. It's very easy to get drawn into thinking about the what ifs sometimes but it never dose anyone any good, so thank you for reminding us all of that :)
Take care and have a great weekend,
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Wonderful and wise. And I just adore that editorial so much. x
It looks like you can see into my soul. It´s exactly what I do all the time and I know I shouldn´t regret the past and live in the present but sometimes it´s really difficult to do. Have a great Friday and weekend Sam <3
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Very nice post. Have a great friday.
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Such a great Frills today. Can't waste time living in the past!
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"Forget about regret" it's what i try to do in my own life!^^
Beautiful words and beautiful pic!
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It's hard not to let regret consume you sometimes, but it's important to try to live in the present! :)
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Gorgeous photo and poem. Have a wonderful weekend dear Sam :)
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Great advise and incredible photo. I'm def pinning this one to my purple board . . . .
oxoxoxo from San Francisco
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I can always find food for thoughts at your blog, Sam) Lovely snapshot and a poem! Thanks for sharing such a nice post!
Have a happy time!
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Great PosT! Und such true words !!
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This is something that I definitely want to get better at--focusing on today and forgetting the rest.
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I'm obsessed!! Purple is my fav. color :)
I agree! whats done its done, you cant change it so better not to regret it, but always you can be better next time :D
Beautiful as always!
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This is such a lovely and inspiring post, thank you!
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Stunning picture!
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Lovely pic! Also wise words :)
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Sam, these words are so beautiful, and you hit the nail on the head. I think it's easier said than done though. We haven't been programmed to live in the present, but rather reflect on the past and to think about the future. I've been in these situations multiple times, regretting decisions, what I've said, my actions. The sad part? I never learn from them :(
Keep writing, you have beautiful words!!
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Yes, very wise words! Thanks for raising "Now" awareness.
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Great! Lovely post as always my dear Sam! :)
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such a lovely dress :)
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