If only...

Due to having gained wisdom in my life, I can look at some, life, situations in a much, more, pragmatic way. I am thankful for this learned insight, as, often, where this is lacking, comes unnecessary, angst, stress, and, discontent. It's very commonplace to hear folks decry, especially, when some one of their life choices pans out less than optimally, the old 'oh, woe is me' reaction and response. When we can allow for the reality that, every so often, we may make a decision, in our life, which might have an outcome, less than favorable, and, understand that this is, simply the nature of things, we grant ourselves permission to free ourselves from the disappointment which can follow. It is rare that we can foresee the result of a decision we make, and, we can, only, hope for the best result. We make the very, best, choices, we need make, at any given time, with the information we have, and, the awareness we possess. Once, during a conversation, with a friend, who was recounting an interview she'd undergone, in the hope of acquiring a new job, she shared this account. During said process, the 'interviewer' asked my friend what she would do if she made a 'bad' job-related decision. Upon careful, consideration, of this inquiry, and, having given it thoughtful attention, my friend responded, thus, 'I do not make 'bad' decisions; I make the very, best, choice I can make, at any, given, time.' Since her telling me this, I think, often, about the reality, and, legitimacy, of said sentiment. Naturally, when thinking from a pragmatic perspective, one might ask one's self, why on earth would anyone, with deliberation, opt for the 'wrong', or worst, selection? We wouldn't, of course. Yet, things, oft times, do not work out as we might want, or wish. The reason things don't always work to our advantage is because, if they did, we would never be challenged to accept, understand, or, overcome, disappointment. Learning to accept 'disappointment', is an opportunity for personal-growth. So...rather than allowing yourself to get stuck in the mire of life's disappointing moments, use them to your advantage. Allow them to do, precisely, what they are designed for...teaching us lessons. Of course, this is nothing more than my personal, perspective...My 'Take'...Just Sayin...