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sixwordstories2014-02-08 05:44 pm
bit_awkward) wrote in sixwordstories2014-02-08 05:44 pm
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Do you wonder about your choices?
Only about the ones I have not already made.
You don't ever think about the ones that have come and gone?
I find it is bad practice to dwell on the past. It does no good for anyone.
I always have to admire someone who has the ability to do that, I can't say I'm one of them.
It takes practice and the determination to force yourself to do it. But it is worth doing. The past is past, the present is what matters.
Neither of those things are really things I've ever been good at, but I'm working on it. I just tend to be gunshy given my future tends to be repeats of my past.
I guess that's a little depressing and foolish, sorry.
I guess that's a little depressing and foolish, sorry.
No, no that is reasonable. You can glance at the past to learn from it, but dwelling on it is unhealthy. Have you realised the mistakes you are repeating?
I'd agree with that entirely. I'm trying to find that mix, though it's easier said than done isn't it?
I never thought I was making mistakes, I'm still not entirely sure I am, but I'm just trying not to do anything, in general, which seems to be working.
I never thought I was making mistakes, I'm still not entirely sure I am, but I'm just trying not to do anything, in general, which seems to be working.
What? No, no. That is unacceptable. There is a pattern to these things.
Now, I admit, I am no detective or psychologist or priest, but there is a common theme to the things we do. Perhaps it is the people you come across are of a similar nature, or that you find yourself in fammiliar situations. But there is one somewhere, I am sure. If you are missing out on living life because you cannot find a pattern... Well, that must change.
Now, I admit, I am no detective or psychologist or priest, but there is a common theme to the things we do. Perhaps it is the people you come across are of a similar nature, or that you find yourself in fammiliar situations. But there is one somewhere, I am sure. If you are missing out on living life because you cannot find a pattern... Well, that must change.
I admire that about you Tess, I hope you know that.
Oh?
I agree, it's why this is the year I'm focusing on it. I feel like I go forwards and step back and never really accomplish anything but I must be cause I'm still here and I'm still chipping away.
I don't think you need to be any of those things to tell your experience and knowledge of the subject.
I agree, it's why this is the year I'm focusing on it. I feel like I go forwards and step back and never really accomplish anything but I must be cause I'm still here and I'm still chipping away.
I don't think you need to be any of those things to tell your experience and knowledge of the subject.
The key is not confusing a lack of regret with a lack of understanding that not all my choices were perhaps the right ones.
Those are the people that most go to talk to about these things. It does help to say your thoughts aloud. Finding someone to talk to is usually a good idea.
If I could have done things differently with my mother. Or if there's something more I can do now.
Huh. I've never thought about it that way before.
Did you not have a good relationship with your mother?
Yeah, though that's hard too. I don't usually tend to talk to people personally, for one reason or another, so that's been the most challenging aspect of starting over.
They were necessary choices. As such, I don't regret making them even if they may have not served me as well as I'd hoped they would.
I thought things were better than they were. I haven't spoken to her in about five months now.
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