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Regret is like grasping at smoke—what once was cannot be held again and changed. What can we do about this emotion that begins to creep in as you progress through your life? If we can reframe it—pull it from the future into our lives currently—we may take its power away.

Failure is like a storm—you fear its arrival, feel its force, and endure its trials. But when it passes, the air is clearer, the ground is nourished, and you are stronger for having withstood it. Regret, however, is like a little seed—you ignore its presence, thinking it small and insignificant. But left unattended, it burrows deep, takes root, and grows into a gnarled tree whose branches cast a shadow over all you do.

Do not run from failure. She is a harsh, but valuable instructor. Running from her will lead you only down the path to regret.

In this life, you are already all-in. Embrace that, accept it, and use what time you have, what skills you have, and what opportunities you have to make a difference and empty your tank. Embrace the pain of failure and kill the seeds of regret.

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Mane Message

There are two related, and in some strange way, reflective bible stories about Regret. Both Peter and Judas. In the gospel accounts, both Judas and Peter sin against Christ. Judas betrays Jesus for 30 pieces of silver, whereas Peter denies Christ 3 times on the night of his arrest.

And though they both feel guilt for their actions, They have very different responses to these feelings. Judas, overcome with despair, isolated and consumed by his guilt, he took his own life, allowing his regret to define his end.

Peter, on the other hand, also wept bitterly when he realized what he had done. Though ashamed, he did not let his regret drive him into despair. Later, after Jesus’ resurrection, Peter was given a chance at restoration when Christ asked him three times, “Do you love me?”—mirroring his three denials. With each answer, Peter reaffirmed his commitment, and Jesus entrusted him with a new purpose: “Feed my sheep.”

Their stories stand as a powerful contrast between regret that leads to destruction and regret that leads to redemption. One was consumed by his failure, the other transformed by it. The difference was not in the depth of their remorse, but in what they did with it. Judas allowed his regret to consume him, leading to destruction—Peter allowed his regret to refine him, leading to renewal.

The Execution Plan

1. Acknowledge & Learn – Accept what it is that happened or didn’t happen, find the lesson in it, and grow from it.

2. Reframe & Forgive – Shift your perspective; regret means growth—it’s not the end of the story.

3. Take Action & Move Forward – Fix what you can and properly orient your future actions. Focus on what you can control and keep progressing.

To Ponder…

What did this experience teach me that can help me grow?

If I forgive myself and let go, how would my life improve?

What action can I take today to move forward instead of staying stuck?

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