Regrets exist to remind us of the lessons learnt..

Recently, I been caught up in tons of work that my fountain of inspirations dried up. The thoughts were all running around in all directions, sometimes a thought would pop up while I walked to the station, in the toilet etc.. But its just not significant enough to be penned down..

Well.. regrets are feelings that are really awful to have. It represents a 'wrong' decision being made from the perspective of the party involved. But what exactly is a right or wrong decision?

There is no definite answer. Its all in a matter of perspective, rather subjective. If the decision had not been made, how will it reveal that its wrong? Similarly, how do you know if that choice which you did not made is the right one? The wrong decision does not mean that the one that is not chosen is correct..

Somehow, it boils down to the fact that there is uncertainty hence regrets will exist in one form or another. Because of the uncertainty element, we have to make a choice. But the outcome of the choice does not lie in our control.

Assuming I make the wrong choice, I will regret that I did not chose that decision. But if I have chosen the correct choice, the situation will be very different. And who knows, I may also regret and till that time, the right choice will seem like a wrong choice afterall. Doesn't it seem like a cycle?

Afterall, life is a cycle.. So it should not be a suprise even if the 'right/ wrong' decision making is a cycle too. When I tried to probe further, it seems that its because of uncontentment that's why regrets appear. Human beings always expect the best scenario or the 'right scenario' but its not often within control. In short, you do not get what you want.

Thats why feelings like 'I should have chosen that' arose. Regrets exist to remind us to be content with what we have or used to have. If we are thankful to count the blessings we have, then regrets will not be called regrets.. It will be called gratitude..

After sorting out those criss-crossed thoughts, I feel abit clearer..but the picture is still fuzzy.. But that is not important, the essence is to have gratitude for what is available in the present moment. Even if its regret, turn them into gratitude by being thankful for the lessons it carries along..