Should We Try To Avoid Regret?
How Accepting Some Sense Of Regret Will Be A Part Of Every Decision We Will MakeA few months ago when I read the novel The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd, I had no idea that it would include a sentiment that was so wise that I would be inspired to share it. The main character in the book is struggling with a decision that will impact her for the rest of her life. “Choose the regret you can most live with” is the powerful advice she receives.
Those of you who have been in the office recently may have heard me quote this. In the often gut wrenching world of making tough decisions, this one simple line offers good counsel as often there is no easy, clear resolution.
As much as I valued this sentiment, I was having trouble writing about it in a way that seemed as if it would have meaning.… View Full Article → “Regrets”