Regret is like a pack of Necco Wafers
Sometimes we make a choice that violates our own moral code. If you’re lucky, the degree of punishment is only yours to decide.
I hadn’t planned to tell Joe about the “horrible decision” I’d made a week earlier when we recorded Episode 14… but it felt right in the moment.
While I’m still embarrassed about it, it led to a hardy discussion about guilt, shame, and the personal moral code all of us establish with ourselves.
I remember how stupid I felt the next day, and the “stern talking to” I gave myself about what I’d done.
The consequences for getting caught would have upended my life at the worst possible time. Just when the personal turmoil of a grueling year was beginning to level off.
But I had gotten away with it. Used up that one last lucky chit that must’ve fallen between the seat cushions.
Some say if you don’t have regrets, you’re not living hard enough. I get the sentiment. Thing is…
Regret is like a pack of Necco Wafers, it comes in a whole bunch of different colors and flavors.
Some flavors are delicious, some are disgusting, but you gotta buy the whole pack to get your favorites.
So, I invite you to hear, and share, my shame in this episode.
We’re all gonna screw up on occasion.
Question is, what are you gonna do about it?
Kevin