Sorry but No Regrets

I am truly sorry for all the mistakes I've made in my life. But, I do not regret it at all. Yes, not at all. 

Regret simply means that you wish that things could have happened differently and if given a chance, you would like to do it right so that you wouldn't hurt anyone including yourselves. 

I am sorry but no regrets. In fact, I am really thankful for all the mistakes I have made in the past because it let me get to know myself a whole lot better. It was a real shocker to find out to what extend and how mean I could be when I was in certain situations. Well, I did not like my dark side but it was good to discover that side of me. And through those experiences (which I totally not proud of) have make me a better person.

We will never know what and how we will handle a situation until we are in that shoe. So in my humble opinion, it is totally unfair for us who are not involve to comment and criticize what should or should not be done in a certain situation. We can say all we want like 'if it was me, I will never do that' or even curse people for what they have done. Of course these exclude those really bad things that would threaten one's life and safety.For I have made mistake that I detest so strongly in the past and was so sure that I will Never do those things. But in the end I got many Big Tight Slaps to my own face.

To be honest, No one will ever stop making mistakes (no matter what) because to err is human. Not that I'm trying to justify for making mistakes but one important thing I have learned from all the mistakes I've made is, Never Say Never. I will always remind myself of the mistakes made and try my best not to repeat them. Even when I've been forgiven, but (the mistakes made) should not be forgotten.

Turn every experience, even those mistake we've made as a lesson and motivation to drive us to be a better person as a grandparent, parent, brother, sister, friend, co-worker, employee and etc..

Good Intention... Bad Execution.

There are times when we try to help and get involve in other people business with a good intention, more often than not, we are backfired.

Well, I know some people just don't like 3rd party meddling with their matters. It doesn't matter how good your intention is and no matter how much you do, they would not appreciate even though things did turn out well. To them it is like, "I never ask for your help. Stop being busy body and mind your own business!".

When something already happened, it is always easy for outsiders to say things like, "I would have done it differently." But come on, be real man. We can say all we want but the truth is, we wouldn't know how we would handle a situation unless we ourselves are caught in the situation. And even that, there are times, when we think back the whole situation and we realize there is a better way to do it. But what done is done.

Sometimes good intention with bad execution is simply a disaster. It could leads to a lot of unnecessary misunderstanding and argument. But then again, how do we know what is the best or right approach since we couldn't see the future nor expect how would someone react? 

So the question is if you have a chance to turn back the clock, would you do the same or use a different approach, or rather not do anything at all?

Living Life... Meaningfully.

I used to think to have a meaningful life is having to do something great, something unique or  achieve something extraordinary.

Having lived for 36 years++ , I have come to a conclusion that to live a meaningful life is nothing as simple as making the best out of what we have in life at all time, appreciate all those who love and cherish us, do good and never harm others for our personal gains, be contented but work diligently and overtly for a better future.

Of course it would be nice if I do achieve something big and extraordinary and be remembered by others. But how do we define what is the ordinary or extraordinary?

In my humble opinion, what defines 'extraordinary' is the impact of our gestures in ours and someone else lives. Every small little words of comfort or motivation could change people life. A small simple good deed could save someone's life.

So, not everyone has to be a superstar nor noble prize winner to be considered as 'extraordinary' or 'meaningful'. Every little kindness is an act of compassion, and that is the greatest part of humanity.

Get out there to serve and help others without expecting any return or recognition, now that is extraordinary and meaningful.

God Bless.