The real cost of mistakes... (43)
goodtimespr: I'm not gonna get into details, but right now i'm pissed off with myself because of an stupid mistake i made...
It's not only that i got into trouble, but first of all cost me money, it was TOTALLY unnecesary and made me angry with myself!!!...
I'm struggling with the "forgive-forget and get going" part...
It's not only that i got into trouble, but first of all cost me money, it was TOTALLY unnecesary and made me angry with myself!!!...
I'm struggling with the "forgive-forget and get going" part...
Don't you just hate it when that happens...
Take care what you wish for and traveling abroad too.
------ This thread is Archived ------
galrads: Don't you just hate it when that happens...
Take care what you wish for and traveling abroad too.
Take care what you wish for and traveling abroad too.
Yep!.. it's really frustrating...
and to be honest, put it in writing helped to ease the pain...
------ This thread is Archived ------
goodtimespr: I'm not gonna get into details, but right now i'm pissed off with myself because of an stupid mistake i made...
It's not only that i got into trouble, but first of all cost me money, it was TOTALLY unnecesary and made me angry with myself!!!...
I'm struggling with the "forgive-forget and get going" part...
You have found something very, very valuable in this experience. We are harder on ourselves than someone else might be, in many cases. I believe this is a sign of good health and balance. We are human; we make mistakes. Sometimes they are big ones, that cost us money, time, energy. EVERYBODY has done this. Bridges get built because water is too fast or too deep or both. You'll be OK--and yes, it is OK to have been angry at yourself, this is normal. Just don't let it be THE normal. You will be fine, Life has given you a priceless lesson. Now, graduate from the class and use the knowledge to your benefit.It's not only that i got into trouble, but first of all cost me money, it was TOTALLY unnecesary and made me angry with myself!!!...
I'm struggling with the "forgive-forget and get going" part...
------ This thread is Archived ------
Know the feeling....sometimes wish for a reset button so I can do it over again. Dented another car in a parking lot yesterday by letting the car roll back when I wanted to move forward to get out of his way. Just one moment of not thinking or rather thinking about other things...
------ This thread is Archived ------
Thanks for taking the time to write...
Indeed it's been helpful sharing my feelings about this with someone else...
It's getting better but still a little bad feeling is there...
And yes life can be a ruthless teacher but, as you said, the lessons are priceless... (ok i already know how much it cost me but that's part of the shame!!!!)
Indeed it's been helpful sharing my feelings about this with someone else...
It's getting better but still a little bad feeling is there...
And yes life can be a ruthless teacher but, as you said, the lessons are priceless... (ok i already know how much it cost me but that's part of the shame!!!!)
------ This thread is Archived ------
Mistakes are part of life and gives your wisdom, all be it in a hard way. A person who has never made a mistake is a person who has never lived.
------ This thread is Archived ------
Orien3: Mistakes are part of life and gives your wisdom, all be it in a hard way. A person who has never made a mistake is a person who has never lived.
My ex must live well then ,,, all she ever made was mistakes ...
------ This thread is Archived ------
michaelright: My ex must live well then ,,, all she ever made was mistakes ...
Well you've got to learn from the mistakes or else no gain to wisdom and the the mistakes in vain.
------ This thread is Archived ------
when we make mistakes, we have to opportunity to grow.
we have the choice of seeing one's own actions as 'incorrect', and using that experience for wisdom. have some regrets, learn from it, and move on.
guilt or shame about having made mistakes keep us trapped in our self-centeredness. you get to keep starring in your own movie...but it stays on spin...
recently, i mentioned to someone i was 'struggling' with something. they told me that 'struggling' is simply my resistance, and that my other choice was to accept the situation.
(accepting doesn't mean going along with something you don't want to...it means...recognize and accept it for what it is, then make some choices)
we have the choice of seeing one's own actions as 'incorrect', and using that experience for wisdom. have some regrets, learn from it, and move on.
guilt or shame about having made mistakes keep us trapped in our self-centeredness. you get to keep starring in your own movie...but it stays on spin...
recently, i mentioned to someone i was 'struggling' with something. they told me that 'struggling' is simply my resistance, and that my other choice was to accept the situation.
(accepting doesn't mean going along with something you don't want to...it means...recognize and accept it for what it is, then make some choices)
------ This thread is Archived ------
jono7: when we make mistakes, we have to opportunity to grow.
we have the choice of seeing one's own actions as 'incorrect', and using that experience for wisdom. have some regrets, learn from it, and move on.
guilt or shame about having made mistakes keep us trapped in our self-centeredness. you get to keep starring in your own movie...but it stays on spin...
recently, i mentioned to someone i was 'struggling' with something. they told me that 'struggling' is simply my resistance, and that my other choice was to accept the situation.
(accepting doesn't mean going along with something you don't want to...it means...recognize and accept it for what it is, then make some choices)
we have the choice of seeing one's own actions as 'incorrect', and using that experience for wisdom. have some regrets, learn from it, and move on.
guilt or shame about having made mistakes keep us trapped in our self-centeredness. you get to keep starring in your own movie...but it stays on spin...
recently, i mentioned to someone i was 'struggling' with something. they told me that 'struggling' is simply my resistance, and that my other choice was to accept the situation.
(accepting doesn't mean going along with something you don't want to...it means...recognize and accept it for what it is, then make some choices)
You are so right Jono. Nine years ago I made a huge mistake and you and Ambrose did your best to help me accept it at the time. I put my big girl pants on and tried to let it go but that didn't work.....nothing works to let it go because it involves money that I wish I had today.All my life I've been an extremely generous person. This mistake has changed that so I can say.....I learned my lesson.
------ This thread is Archived ------
michaelright: My ex must live well then ,,, all she ever made was mistakes ...
She might well say the same about you...not a dig, just an observation..There is usually both sides and the truth sometimes (not always) falls somewhere in the middle...
------ This thread is Archived ------
Talking about mistakes.
I am sometimes such an idiot that I cannot believe it myself.
I was once shopping in big supermarket in US (typical weekly shopping) so the parking lot is full. Big queue of cars waiting.
I pack my stuff to the trunk, get in to the car, throw it into reverse, indicate turning and press the gas. I make like 2,5m. Someone honks. I look in all mirrors no-one there within 2 meters, but a car waiting to take my spot (followed by others).
I think: "Wait a second, as..ll, I am making you space". I go another half meter further.
Another honk. I look again in all mirrors and rear window. Clean. I am thinking that some idiot is really in hurry. I go maybe half meter more and BANG, grrrrr….."
Well, there was this big stone, impossible to see from any mirror and windows of the SUV. Rear bumper lost the lack on a pretty big area.
The other driver was trying to warn me, and I call him names in my head! I got so pissed off with myself that day!!! Such an idiot I was!!!
Happy End:
The most bizarre thing was, that I decided that the damage is not that big so I did not repair the bumper, although I knew I was going to sell the car within a year due to moving to EU. Months later some guy lost control over his car, hit into a car parked on the sidewalk, and both of them went further hitting mine, which was parked in front. The only damage mine got was the bumper! (lack!!!)
The insurance of the driver paid me not only a brand new rental SUV but also a nice new bumper and some other inside stuff my mechanic found necessary to change for safety reasons. :)
A beautiful new bumper just before I sold the car :)))
I am sometimes such an idiot that I cannot believe it myself.
I was once shopping in big supermarket in US (typical weekly shopping) so the parking lot is full. Big queue of cars waiting.
I pack my stuff to the trunk, get in to the car, throw it into reverse, indicate turning and press the gas. I make like 2,5m. Someone honks. I look in all mirrors no-one there within 2 meters, but a car waiting to take my spot (followed by others).
I think: "Wait a second, as..ll, I am making you space". I go another half meter further.
Another honk. I look again in all mirrors and rear window. Clean. I am thinking that some idiot is really in hurry. I go maybe half meter more and BANG, grrrrr….."
Well, there was this big stone, impossible to see from any mirror and windows of the SUV. Rear bumper lost the lack on a pretty big area.
The other driver was trying to warn me, and I call him names in my head! I got so pissed off with myself that day!!! Such an idiot I was!!!
Happy End:
The most bizarre thing was, that I decided that the damage is not that big so I did not repair the bumper, although I knew I was going to sell the car within a year due to moving to EU. Months later some guy lost control over his car, hit into a car parked on the sidewalk, and both of them went further hitting mine, which was parked in front. The only damage mine got was the bumper! (lack!!!)
The insurance of the driver paid me not only a brand new rental SUV but also a nice new bumper and some other inside stuff my mechanic found necessary to change for safety reasons. :)
A beautiful new bumper just before I sold the car :)))
------ This thread is Archived ------
goodtimespr: Thanks for taking the time to write...
Indeed it's been helpful sharing my feelings about this with someone else...
It's getting better but still a little bad feeling is there...
And yes life can be a ruthless teacher but, as you said, the lessons are priceless... (ok i already know how much it cost me but that's part of the shame!!!!)
Indeed it's been helpful sharing my feelings about this with someone else...
It's getting better but still a little bad feeling is there...
And yes life can be a ruthless teacher but, as you said, the lessons are priceless... (ok i already know how much it cost me but that's part of the shame!!!!)
If it was cheaper than going to university and more useful, you're quids in.
------ This thread is Archived ------
rohaan: You have found something very, very valuable in this experience. We are harder on ourselves than someone else might be, in many cases. I believe this is a sign of good health and balance. We are human; we make mistakes. Sometimes they are big ones, that cost us money, time, energy. EVERYBODY has done this. Bridges get built because water is too fast or too deep or both. You'll be OK--and yes, it is OK to have been angry at yourself, this is normal. Just don't let it be THE normal. You will be fine, Life has given you a priceless lesson. Now, graduate from the class and use the knowledge to your benefit.
We all make mistakes but if were smart we don't repeat them.
------ This thread is Archived ------
chatonlyman2: We all make mistakes but if were smart we don't repeat them.
We all make mistakes but if we're smart, we leave sleeping dogs lie.
------ This thread is Archived ------
2intrigued: We all make mistakes but if we're smart, we leave sleeping dogs lie.
Your entitled to read your own advice. Peace
------ This thread is Archived ------
chatonlyman2: Your entitled to read your own advice.
Peace
Peace
Don't start with me.
------ This thread is Archived ------
chatonlyman2: We all make mistakes but if were smart we don't repeat them.
so true! If you repeat them then you should be wondering why..and we should all learn from our mistakes! Well some of us..------ This thread is Archived ------
2intrigued: Don't start with me.
You asked
------ This thread is Archived ------
This Thread is Archived
This Thread is archived, so you will no longer be able to post to it. Threads get archived automatically when they are older than 3 months.
« Go back to All Threads
« Go back to All Threads
More Threads
The weird and the random facts around the world
The GOP Representatives owned by Vladimir Putin
Unions support Democrats!
More Proof The GOP is a Criminal Organization
men's perspective towards women
wanting beyond need
Ladies
Happy Birthday MysteriousGirl80
the way you look
Karen McDougal - Playmate Model will testify in Hush Money Trial
More Threads
Report threads that break rules, are offensive, or contain fighting. Staff may not be aware of the forum abuse, and cannot do anything about it unless you tell us about it. click to report forum abuse »
If one of the comments is offensive, please report the comment instead (there is a link in each comment to report it).
If one of the comments is offensive, please report the comment instead (there is a link in each comment to report it).
Stats for this Thread
2,486 Views
42 Comments
Created: Dec 2014
Last Viewed: Apr 29
Last Commented: Dec 2014
0 Likes
Related Forums
- The weird and the random facts around the world
- The GOP Representatives owned by Vladimir Putin
- Unions support Democrats!
- More Proof The GOP is a Criminal Organization
- men's perspective towards women
- wanting beyond need
- Ladies
- Happy Birthday MysteriousGirl80
- the way you look
- Karen McDougal - Playmate Model will testify in Hush Money Trial
I'm not gonna get into details, but right now i'm pissed off with myself because of an stupid mistake i made...
It's not only that i got into trouble, but first of all cost me money, it was TOTALLY unnecesary and made me angry with myself!!!...
I'm struggling with the "forgive-forget and get going" part...