The Way to Live With No Regrets | Ep. 16

Imagine a path that leads towards a life with no regrets.

Just think on that, what does it truly imply, to live without regret? Does it mean that you got lucky? Does it mean that it was easy?

Or does it mean that you numbed yourself in resignation to accept that you were destined for failure?

No. It doesn’t mean any of these things.

The path towards a life with no regrets means that you tried. You pushed, you slammed your body against the door and broke through to the frontier of what you know.

It means you played. It means you found a way to laugh, to slow down and listen to every note of the Blue Jays song, to roll in the grass and to find absolute joy in challenges. It is only possible to have no regrets in life when you can learn to enjoy the act of trying.

There is no merit in gluttony, there is no substance in angel food cake or Diet Coke. Just the same there isn’t no true contentment in binge watching Amazon shows, dividing your attention at work with Instagram, or resorting to gossip to numb your own dissatisfaction.

You will always regret the acts of escape. But to live free and true, like you’re truly meant for, it means leaning into your overflowing potential, taking a step into the world of risk. It means learning to love the pain of trying something hard, learning to laugh when you struggle.

Delayed gratification is not about withholding happiness, but about learning to enjoy a more rewarding activities. Once you can figure out how to play in the arena of life when it feels right and natural to fly into the turbulence of growth, then your propensity for taking risks will improve, your ability to withstand the pressure will improve, your satisfaction will also improve. You will become an ultra joyful pioneer of possibility. Forever re-writing regret with a brush of Curiosity and amazement. 

No longer will regret even have a foothold in your mind.

Because your mind will be filled with wonder, passion, and gratitude.

So go out there and play today - find a way to enjoy the struggle.