“There are no regrets in life,” said actress Jennifer Aniston. “Just lessons.”
I believe we are put on Earth for a reason and our lives are dictated to discover that reason. Everything we do is destined. I believe there is free will and we choose how and when to act; but I also believe we are meant to make those choices. We learn through our experiences.
Looking back at my life there are many things I wish I did differently. But these are not regrets. These are just missed opportunities. Lessons. They make me a better person today.
Cher sang about turning back time. Nice lyrics but the idea ends there. We cannot turn back time — and nor should we.
We should learn through our failures. We get back up and keep moving.
If you want to change yourself, you must learn to love and be honest with yourself. Find happiness, embrace the journey, and discover other ideas to create new experiences.