Risk Is Better Than Regret

We all have regrets. Maybe you did something you regret a long time ago. You’ve probably said something you regret. But have you ever regretted not doing something? Not saying something you should have. Not taking an action when you had the chance.
Regret is defined by Google 1. Feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over (something that has happened or been done, especially a loss or missed opportunity).

Regret can be a very strong feeling. It can haunt people for years even their entire lives sometimes. There will always be things in your life you regret. We aren’t perfect and we never will be. But one thing that can cut down on some regret is taking risks. I’m not saying you have to constantly risk your life. That’s a bit excessive. I’m talking about stuff you should do but won’t because you’re scared to take the risk of being judged or you don’t want to think you’re ___________(juvenile, stuck up, etc. insert judgment here).

This goes for friendships, relationships, and really all human interactions in general. I spent the duration of my last relationship avoiding being apart of things I would have regretted. There were times were I the choice between possibly risking that relationship or doing something I could regret for the rest of my life. The thing is I went into that relationship with the goal of if it ever ended being able to leave with Integrity and without regret. That choice put my relationship at risk. But if I had to do it all again I would choose the risk over, even the possibility of regret any day.

Because risk is better than regret. Especially when you know it’s the right thing to do.