A few thoughts on how to release regret and learn to live (IV)

[You may wish to read Parts I, II & III first.] Moving from regret to life There are three kinds of regret: It's gone: sadness, loss, bereavement, for who and what is no longer here, or for what might have been; It's me: shame and guilt for who and what I have been and done; … Continue reading A few thoughts on how to release regret and learn to live (IV)

A few thoughts on how to release regret and learn to live (III)

[You may wish to read Parts I & II first.] The Past and The Present O God, You know my foolishness, and my faults are not hidden from You. Let not those who hope in You be put to shame through me… Psalm 69.6 I easily look back and feel shame about my past and … Continue reading A few thoughts on how to release regret and learn to live (III)

A few thoughts on how to release regret and learn to live (II)

[You may wish to read Part I first.] Self-compassion A few weeks ago, a friend wrote: "I find it so hard to let the past be the past. It can churn away at my heart." I wondered what he meant but we didn't have a chance to talk about it. I sent him a piece … Continue reading A few thoughts on how to release regret and learn to live (II)

A few thoughts on how to release regret and learn to live (I)

Change There are places I'll remember All my life, though some have changed Some forever, not for better Some have gone and some remain All these places have their moments With lovers and friends I still can recall Some are dead and some are living In my life, I've loved them all But of all … Continue reading A few thoughts on how to release regret and learn to live (I)