regrets for the past

If misfortune befalls you, it is the consequence of your own actions. Yet God forgives much. On this earth you can not escape God; and there is no one apart from God who can protect or help you.

-Qur'an, Ash-Shura, Surah 42:30-31

now this verse from the Quran, really hits the spot. i am sure that it is my own actions that has brought me to this road i am walking on. am i disappointed? that you can bet on. i however do not regret it. the actions that i decided on taking is my choice at that time and it was my decision to make. perhaps at that time i was not able to see the big picture, the consequences that will be brought on to me when i make that decision. who am i kidding? i do regret it at times when i reflect on the past.

“We must all suffer from one of two pains: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. The difference is discipline weighs ounces while regret weighs tons.” -Jim Rohn

but i believe that...

“Forget regret, or life is yours to miss.”Jonathan Larson

and i have hope, because...

“Never let go of hope. One day you will see that it all has finally come together. What you have always wished for has finally come to be. You will look back and laugh at what has passed and you will ask yourself... 'How did I get through all of that?”

because if i have the capability to make actions that bring bad consequences, then i must have the capability to make actions that lead to joy in my own heart. remember that things come in pairs?

therefore support me when i am in pain and i will be happy with you when i am joyed.