Aimlessly scrolling through Pintrest today these words struck me: There’s not much new to it. I’m sure you’ve heard it before. After all, it’ been repeated many times, in numerous different ways, over and over and over again. I don’t know what it was this time. Maybe the juvenile nature of the word ‘oops’ drew me in. But I saved it. As I hovered my index finger over the ‘save’ button, a rush of memories flooded my mind. Memories that once left me burying my face in my hands going: “WHYYYY DID I SAY THAT?” “WHYYYY DID I DO THAT?” “REALLY CARLY, REALLY?” Memories that once left me feeling embarrassed, silly, awkward, foolish, naïve – Memories that left me shrugging my shoulders saying just those words: OOPS. Memories that are now, well, just that....simply memories. I thought about it for a moment. While the 'OOPS' has left me with a rush of lessons learned, the 'what if's' would have left me with a gaping hole of wonder. In fact - The OOPS is what brought me here… The OOPS is what helps expand my knowledge of the world… The OOPS is what builds character… The OOPS is usually the beginning of the funny “remember when” tale… The OOPS is what writes this story… And if we're really being real- The OOPS is what made me realize that there is no room for judgment in this world, because we've all been there. I would have to say that this is one of the most important lessons that ‘oops’ has taught me: To be more understanding… we’re all really just one judgment call away from an ‘oops’ of our own, right? Regardless of the stress it may bring, in my books, the OOPS has forever trumped the WHAT IF’s. I don’t want to ever live my life wondering WHAT IF. WHAT IF I SAID WHAT I WANTED TO SAY? WHAT IF I DID WHAT I WANTED TO DO? WHAT IF … In all honesty, I would choose an embarrassing moment of ‘OOPS’ over a gureling what if any day. [[When I was 13, I had the biggest crush on a boy that I was too scared to actually talk to... that's enough what if's for me! haha]] I don’t know about you, but a life without 'OOPS' is no life at all. Just think about it for a moment. Next time you’re burying your face wondering WHY you did that silly thing you did... Just think, now…. You’re hopefully a little wiser, A little stronger, A little better, And if all else fails – you have a story to tell. Take the risk, and embrace the 'oops'. Life is too short for 'what if's' anyway! You can add this to the list of ten million ways the internet has now told you this. Hopefully like me, you'll find one that captures your attention and allows you to let go a little. Let go of the negativity of the 'oops' and find the good... find the lesson, move on - and JUST LIVE. O.O.P.S Our Obstacles Propel Strength
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