-- mitch albom
how many times have we kept our thoughts to ourselves? how many times have we kept the truth subdued out of fear? how many times will we let the convenience of silence triumph the art of robust conversation? no matter how quickly life seems to pass, we fail easily at understanding the concept that every moment is very real. taking others for granted, prioritizing the possibility of options, and even choosing to abstain from personal desires eventually leads to bitterness. for some, it can be a lack of peace; for others, it stems from a lack of strength. either way, everything leads to a moment of regret.
hopefully regret, similar to most negative things, remains temporary. regret should lead to reflection, which should lead to a realization that we are very much responsible for the opportunities that do not reach us. at the end of the day, does short term silence really lead to long term happiness? that is not an extrinsic decision. all things extrinsic should only lead to introspection, thus keeping it clear that we are solely responsible for our own regrets.
let me make it simple. I tend to ramble during my rants.
if there is an issue, there should be a voice. never be mistaken that silence solves unhappiness. without voices, so much strength would be wasted. and wasted strength leads to too much wasted space dedicated towards regret. sometimes one voice is all it takes to awaken the strength in others; the only thing that can make somebody happier is spreading the strength for others to be happy. so my suggestion to you? set an example of capability, achievement, along with purpose. that may mean facing a difficult truth, but there is no need to be haunted by the truth as long as it is faced with strength.
