Love to Fight Off Regret

By now, you understand that this blog talks about everything. All of the topics relate to your overall health. However, you may read a rare rogue topic...just cause.

Or, not.

It's difficult to not stray from talking about overall health.

So, what in the world is this love topic about? I wanted to dive into another aspect of love that entered my mind: We love in order to put a wall against regret.

Let me briefly explain:

You never know when a loved one, friend, co-worker, acquaintance, or stranger will leave this earth. Simple acts of love throughout life fight off regret because it leaves a memory. You don't have to tell yourself:

Oh, I was just gonna call...

I was thinking about doing an activity...

I meant to text or write a letter...

I had planned on visiting...

By the way, my inspiration for this post stirred from watching a father and son walk from a barbershop to a honey bun cake factory. I thought about their valued time together.

Love supercedes uncertainty and regret. Love fights through thin and thick barriers. Love creates space and valued time. Love cherishes experiences and good stories. 

You have heard the song lyrics...what the world needs now is love sweet love by Jackie DeShannon. It's a fact that travels further than physical touch. You need lasting good memories, and love honors them. 

You don't have to tell everyone that you love them. You can show it through little actions. 

For a stranger: holding open a heavy door for a senior citizen

For a co-worker: genuinely supporting their presentation and noting improvements.

For a friend: picking them up from the airport.

For family: Rescuing them in Fast & Furious. OK, really, all of the above.

What do you have to do with love?

Much success to you | Derek | @teemptraining | derekteempt@gmail.com