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Petra's avatar

Your words came at an opportune time for me. For the last four years I’ve become increasingly, and desperately bitter about having had two shots of you know what. My brother in law died, and to attend the funeral and celebration of life, my family had to get vaccinated. I have lived with that regret for four years, and I’ve noticed those weeds and vines you speak of, slowly ensnaring me with resentment. I’m going to let it go, keep eating well, moving my body, and hope for the best. Thank you, Tara!

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Maya B's avatar

Oh my goodness! How these words have touched this regret-recovering soul. I have started to rout out regret a few years ago; it can be slow going sometimes, the weak muscle that needs to be exercised more often to be sure!

This passage is just so encouraging and pushes me to keep moving forward (as well as your words about receiving grace-after punishing myself for so long I almost don’t know what it ‘feels’ like):

Regret is a lie. It’s a fantasy that holds us but never delivers peace. In that way, how is a life plagued by regret any different than other distractions people fill their lives with in an effort to not immerse themselves in the business of creating their lives right now? Here and now is where I can honour and serve the people I love. This is where I can remedy the ailments and shortcomings of my character. This is where I can love deeply, expressing my gratitude with actions. If I have failed, allow me to be one who has learned and grown from that failure and who can heal with that awareness.

Thank you again for sharing with us. Your pain, response, and determination to not live in a fetal position affects me so powerfully.❤️

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