Think about all of the things you never did simply because you were afraid of what someone else thought.
Imagine what you would have and could have experienced and accomplished by now if you did not listen to other people’s fears or criticism.
They do not have to live with your regret.
That is your burden to bear.
It is one thing to have failed while attempting something great, but to have never even tried is a failure much worse.
Be yourself now and end the cycle of regret.
Live your life the way you see fit.
No one else can do it for you and what they think about you is none of your business anyway.
Meditations on God 