It’s easy in hindsight to see how things could have turned out better. But hypotheticals fail to take into account the many factors involved, over which we have little control, such as emotional states, blind spots and a lack of adequate information. That’s why critically appraising past behavior with blame or regret is illogical. The cumulative effect of countless forces coalesces to create the unfoldment of every moment, just as it is. Second guessing and judging what’s already happened is as pointless as complaining about the weather. It’s far better to practice forgiveness and…

Make peace with what is.