Regret is a heavy burden to carry from "summary" of The Sight of You by Holly Miller
Regret, like an anchor dragging along the seabed, can weigh you down until you can hardly move. It's a burden that rests heavy on your chest, making it hard to breathe. Every decision you question, every mistake you dwell on, adds another stone to the load you carry. And the more you accumulate, the harder it becomes to keep your head above water.
Regret is a relentless companion, a shadow that follows you wherever you go. It whispers in your ear, reminding you of all the things you wish you could change. It lingers in the background, a constant presence in your thoughts. It's a weight that never seems to lighten, no matter how far you try to run from it.
Even the smallest regret can grow into something much larger, a monster that consumes your every waking moment. It eats away at your happiness, leaving behind only a hollow shell of what once was. And the longer you let it fester, the more it will gnaw at your soul, until there's nothing left but emptiness.
But despite its heaviness, regret can also serve as a reminder of our humanity. It shows us that we are capable of making mistakes, of feeling remorse for our actions. It teaches us to be more mindful of our choices, to think before we act. And in that sense, it can be a valuable lesson, a wake-up call to live more intentionally.
So while regret may be a burden to carry, it also holds within it the seeds of growth and change. It forces us to confront our past, to acknowledge our faults, and to strive for a better future. It may be heavy, but it is not insurmountable. And perhaps, in learning to bear its weight, we can find a way to lighten the load and move forward with grace.
