the life I should have lived - revisiting my past

'the Life I should have lived' - revisiting my past choices (and why they matter)
I remember when I first heard the concept of our "un-lived lives' and thinking it sounded rather odd. I can only live one life right now, why wonder about what could have been? And yet, I find that I do wonder, quite often - it's natural to consider other ways we could have lived, or decisions we could have made. I think it's easy to fall into this thinking when we believe we have made a mistake, or regret a choice. And yet, I think there is power in considering what 'could have been' - but instead of letting it lead us into guilt or regret, let it inspire and empower us to enrich our lives with multiple passions and interests. We cannot fulfill every dream, but we can carry the essence of those dreams with us. I don't know if this is a very relatable subject, but perhaps it can inspire a conversation. Sending my love.

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