Yesterday is gone and tomorrow never comes. But who really enjoys today? We are in such a rush to get things done that we seldom sit back and enjoy what we have sitting right in front of us. That is until it’s too late and it’s gone. Then we lament about all the things we would have done, or could have done, or should have done. That’s the would’ve, could’ve, should’ve talk. I dated a guy (about 15 years ago) that said that all the time. Mind you he was cheating on his wife at the time, so I’m thinking he knew a thing about regrets.
It’s funny this ‘would’ve, could’ve, should’ve,’ thing. When you stop and think about all of them and wonder what would have turned out differently you’d be in such a different place that you might not even recognize yourself. Maybe that’s not such a bad thing? Me? I kind of finally like myself – it’s only taken about half a century to get there, but now that I’ve found it I think I’ll stay here for a while.
I received an email from a man I’ve never met, but that I do business with. He had some harsh words for me, but I took them to heart, and I realized that you get much further in this world by playing by the rules than by being the bull in the china shop. I’ve also come to realize that I have an older brother that has always been here and I haven’t relied on him as much as I should have. (there it is – that old should’ve).
Time is like the wind, once its blown past you, you don’t get it back. Enjoy it while it’s here. There are no ‘do-overs’ in the real world, and most people don’t give you a chance for a fresh start.
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