Deciding Moments, by Q. Reyes – Artistic Warfare #86

November 15, 2010 Q. Reyes 0 Comments

It’s no secret that life is consists of a series of moments, and these moments come from decisions we constantly make. So what happens when we make the wrong decision? Is there even such thing as a “wrong decision?”

I live with many, many, many regrets. Decisions that I have made that have affected me or those around me. I’m also always told, “don’t live with regrets,” but I disagree with that philosophy.

I believe regrets are what keeps us from making mistakes over and over again. If we lived without regrets, then we simply would not care about how people are affected by our decisions. Not having regrets means that you’ll keep making the same mistakes without remorse.

I’ve learned to live with difficult decisions I’ve made throughout my life, and even though I regret them, I use those mistakes to grow and make sure I never commit them again. I know if I had a time machine and I could go back in time, I would most definitively make different decisions, even if it means that my life would be different now.

Sometimes decisions we deem as not important turn out to be some of the most important decisions in our lives. Knowing this means that no decision is unimportant. Leaving your house five minutes earlier or later could make a big difference in your day, and even life. Those little decisions that we constantly make without paying any attention are the decisions that dictate whether our plans come to fruition or not.

There have been times that I’ve had to make decisions that I would have never to have make if I would have made a different decision prior. Those are decisions we regret the most, and all the pain and suffering we bring upon ourselves only comes about because we undervalue decisions.

Each moment that passes we choose to make or not make a decision, and both choices are equally important. There are no right or wrong decisions. In life there are moments and the decisions within those moments dictate the quality of our lives. Even at this very moment, your choices matter.