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If Only I…….




What is the one thing you would change in your life if given the opportunity?

At one point in life, there is something one wishes they had done differently. Something we regret doing at some point in our past. Mine are countless. The good thing is that, our mistakes act as lessons and though we may never get the opportunity to turn back the hand of time, we swear never to repeat the same mistakes.

If only I had..., I should have…., If only I could have…there is always something that comes in the way of doing something we were supposed to have done. It could have been someone you loved but you didn’t get the courage to tell them how you feel, an interview you attended and didn’t get to fully say what you are capable off, someone you hurt and didn’t get around to apologize due to pride or lack of opportunity, a business opportunity you should have grabbed but were scared shittless, a shoe you didn’t buy, an advice you ignored, a relationship you didn't work hard to keep, a friend you lost..., they are countless!

Even with all this regrets, we can still live to be strong. We can learn to make the best of it by laughing them off and not falling into the same ditch again. Realizing that it’s okay to make mistakes but it’s not okay to repeat them. The waswahili said that ‘Kosa si kosa, ila kurudia ndo kosa”

Procrastination is always our worst enemy. There is always something in our mind reminding us that we are neglecting some issues. We should also gain courage to face our worst fears because they also stand in the way.

Kevin Costner ones said,” I haven’t lived a perfect life, I have regrets. But that’s from a lifetime of taking chances, making decisions, and trying not to be frozen. The only thing that I can do with my regrets is understand them.”

Do you have regret in life? Something you wish you had done? Something you would do differently?  

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