Being able to say you have no regrets, and really mean
it is indeed an achievement. I'm always saying "live life to the full,
don't put off tomorrow what you can do today". Material things matter not,
it is what you do with your life and the time you spend with loved ones,
whether they be family or friends that really counts. Make wonderful memories
that will keep you warm and make you smile as the years pass. I don't want to
ever be in the position of looking back and thinking to myself "what
if?". Even when the odds seem against me, this does not deter me from
making the most out of every moment, and enjoying life.
Getting together with a fellow sufferer; having much
in common, is of great support and comfort to us both. She told me of someone in
their nineties who had said something that struck a note: "my memories have
become my enemies". I have never heard anyone say this before, and
although found it sad that one should view their life's memories in this
negative way, I did understand that the lady was referring to all the things
she could no longer do, and living so long, had no doubt lost many family and
friends over the years; a painful experience for anyone.
We all have baggage, that's part of life, and some of
it is not so good, but you can't change the past and so I've found it's
far better to concentrate on the present. Life can be hard and far too short to waste. Make the most out of
what you have, and live in the moment.
Your advice today is invaluable. Looking at the half full cup is what keeps many of us going. Keep on blogging please. I love to start my morning by reading what you have to say.
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