So, by now I've realized that humans make bad decisions. A lot. I myself, have made quite a few bad (rather, stupid) decisions in my short life.
Most of these decisions just seem to come back and bite us in the butt. They can totally ruin an otherwise happy day or even a whole week. They can sometimes destroy you mentally.
But there's a silver lining to these bad things.
Almost every time, whether we realize it or not, the bad decisions we make give us a ton to learn from. Making mistakes is one of the most (for lack of a better word) powerful ways to learn, and to even change as a person. If people didn't make mistakes, then I don't think we would ever grow. Granted, we have to make a decision about what we do with our mistakes as well. We can choose to learn from them, or just shove them away and ignore them. Choosing the former is always the better option, I think.
Anyway, I made a bad (mostly stupid) choice yesterday, and I paid for it today. It was painful, but it really made me realize that, for my own sake, I'd better not be that stupid again. My blunder gave me a greater determination to make sure I stay clear of future blunders like it. I don't think I would have that determination if I didn't make that mistake, so I'm actually kind of glad it happened.
Silver linings are everywhere, y'know. They're just in the eye of the beholder.
Have you ever made a bad (or herp-y) decision that you were able to learn from later? Do you think it made you a better person?
I try to live life with no regrets. That doesn't mean no mistakes, it means learning from those mistakes and seeing the good in life.
ReplyDeleteThat's a good mindset to have. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, I agree completely. You kind of have to make mistakes in order to appreciate life fully.
I personally like a quote from Winston Churchill that says that "An optimist learns to find opportunity in every difficulty." I feel that this applies here. :)
ReplyDeleteAlso, you made a mistake? Did I miss something? :O
A decision that I've made that I've learned from... Hm...
I'll have to think about that one. ;)
Ah, Winston Churchill... He was pretty much made of good quotes. XP
DeleteAh, it's not important. Just about why I was sick on Friday. Nothing Earth-shattering. :)
I do believe you've learned a great deal from being married to me, sooooo~