There are two kinds of moments: “I wish I had” and “I’m glad I did.” Each gets down to the choices we make in preparation for the inevitable surprises life will bring.
For example, if we plant bulbs in the chilly days of fall, beautiful flowers bloom in the early days of spring. In this case we can say, “I’m glad I did.” If instead we chose to let weeds rule, not caring for the soil, maybe randomly throwing seeds, our garden likely will not look so great come spring—and we might have an “I wish I had” moment.
We make decisions daily. We can choose to eat well, exercise, educate ourselves, be creative, grow emotionally and spiritually, save money, find the best work, contribute to our communities and seek ways to nurture relationships with our family and friends—or not.
Whatever we choose, inevitably a time comes for taking responsibility and acknowledging that we made choices.
Even right now, on any number of fronts, there are choices that are ours to make. Each will largely determine how our lives will unfold now and in the days to come. As I’ve said, there are no guarantees in life. But I’ve also said it is never too late to start owning the “I’m glad I did” mindset instead of experiencing the regrets from “I wish I had.”
Eating more fruits and vegetables, committing to strengthening our bodies, educating ourselves to increase our personal knowledge and options for work, saving money for our future, volunteering to help in our communities, spending quality time with family and friends, and more: All are choices that will reap rewards more often than not.
Every day, we decide how to spend our time. Today is a great day to begin doing, not wishing, so we can enjoy more moments saying: “I’m glad I did.”
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