Petey Lao - [ " What is the most common regret people have as they age ?" ]

Profile photo for Petey Lao Petey Lao · Follow writer, gardener, painter, pulmonary-critical care MDMay 12 What is the most common regret people have as they age? Why do they regret not dealing with it earlier? Regrets that arise with aging often come from the recognition that we have outlived people, things, and experiences that we can no longer reclaim. We regret working too much when the children were young, and we missed witnessing their pure love and innocence. We regret holding back the expression of love to the most deserving person, and now that person is gone. We regret not apologizing for the transgressions we committed, and the opportunity has forever passed. In a way, all regrets are failures of courage. The courage to love The courage to forgive The courage to venture out of our comfort zone Life is a very short trip on Earth. Be courageous.