Monday, April 07, 2008

If you could turn back time...

A local radio station was interacting with their listeners on the topic. As I drove to work, the question kept me thinking, what would I do if I could turn back time ? Callers keep telling about things they would do differently, relationships they would nurture and mishaps they would avoid.

What would I do ? It just struck me that at this juncture, I would not change a thing. I have gone through a lot of pain, elation, frustration and joy. I have been slighted, hurt and have slight and hurt others too. God knows, those around me knows how my straight forwardness would sometimes strike like a blade through the softest point of the heart. In my defense, those were not put forth with malice. I am just being me and that means being practical to a fault. Come on, life is short, stop beating around the bush and get to the point. See.

That said, I feel that everything that happens, happened for a purpose. If it doesn't break you, it will make you stronger. Then again, perhaps I am of this opinion as I have just survived one of my regular tribulation. Getting out of that predicament was a harrowing experience. Yet as any predicaments, and there has been a lot, it humbles me and made me realise that no one is invincible nor are they immune to consequences.

The key, I think, is to learn to be thankful for what you have instead of pining for what could have been yours. Forget the "what ifs" and focus on the "now" instead...

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

we dont change just because of others.. is that it?

Apandi said...

Yes, perhaps. Change if it is necessary to change or change for the better. Definitely not change "because" of others. Then again, in certain situation, if you do not change then there will be no "others" for you to play with...