No Regrets

I have been thinking about the saying 'No Regrets' for quite a while now. It's one of those thoughts that's been lingering in my head, and I've finally found the time to set this thought free by writing it down.

We've all heard this saying, but have you ever really thought about it? I understand the purpose of it. Basically it means 'Carpe Diem' or seize the day so you won't regret missing out on an opportunity. 

Isn't it kind of arrogant though to think that someone could live with absolutely 'No Regrets'? Have we all lived the perfect life and done everything correctly? I don't think any of us have (or at least no one that I know) and therefore we must have some regrets, or at least we should. The kid that you were kind of mean to in Junior High. Shouldn't you regret that? The time you got drunk and embarrassed yourself...shouldn't you regret that? The job opportunity you were offered but didn't take...another regret. Or how about if you were a smoker? You may have quit but wouldn't you regret the day you started?

I think it's okay or actually good to have regrets. It means you've lived. It shows that you recognize that you've made mistakes, that you've grown as an individual and expanded your way of thinking. Your mistakes or regrets have made you who you are.

Again, I do understand the purpose of the saying. Seize the day when given an opportunity so you won't have regrets about not trying.  I also think it may mean don't live in a life of regrets. Don't let your regrets OWN you. Apologize if you can.  But don't regret having regrets. 

Just a thought.