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satansbedsatansbed Posts: 2,139
edited June 2011 in A Moving Train
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LP7pdAn3 ... ded#at=653

amazing video that i thought i would share, i got emotional watching it
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  • gimmesometruth27gimmesometruth27 St. Fuckin Louis Posts: 23,303
    wow that was very thought provoking. great video. thanks for posting. i got emotional too. it is just such a simple question that there are no simple answers to....

    to answer the question and in the interest of full disclosure i have a few. not one biggest, but there are a few that tend to weigh on me from time to time that i just can't quite run away from completely. most of them were mentioned by someone in the video.

    one is bothering me today more than the rest, and that is that i let the one i loved over all others get away.

    tomorrow it will be something else, like my drinking, or letting myself believe that my head knows better than my heart, being too selfish or too selfless at certain points in time, or not spending more time with my grandparents before they passed, etc etc etc....
    "You can tell the greatness of a man by what makes him angry."  - Lincoln

    "Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
  • BinauralJamBinauralJam Posts: 14,158
    That was Cool
  • zarocatzarocat Posts: 1,901
    Fuck, I haven't seen my real father in 16 years. It's definitely time and it definitely weighs on my mind. But this year for sure Papa, I'm coming.
    1996: Toronto
    1998: Barrie
    2000: Montreal, Toronto, Auburn Hills
    2003: Cleveland, Buffalo, Toronto, Montreal
    2004: Boston X2, Grand Rapids
    2005: Kitchener, London, Hamilton, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto
    2006: Toronto X2
    2009: Toronto
    2011: PJ20, Montreal, Toronto X2, Hamilton
    2012: Manchester X2, Amsterdam X2, Prague, Berlin X2, Philadelphia, Missoula
    2013: Pittsburg, Buffalo
    2014: Milan, Trieste, Vienna, Berlin, Stockholm, Oslo, Detroit
    2016: Ottawa, Toronto X2
    2018: Padova, Rome, Prague, Krakow, Berlin, Barcelona
    2022: Ottawa, Hamilton, Toronto
    2023: Chicago X2
    2024: New York X2
  • JeanwahJeanwah Posts: 6,363
    What a great, emotional video.

    Mine is easy. I regret taking life for granted for 39 years. Every day now I wake up thanking God that I am still alive, after nearly losing life 16 months ago.
  • Godfather.Godfather. Posts: 12,504
    let's take it to the next step, what have we learned from our regrets, I have one,I left my family (wife and son) for three years and now(yes they took me back) I enjoy every bit of time I can with them and every day as often as possible I hug them and tell them that I love them, what I learned was painful but priceless..I can't live with out them.

    Godfather.
  • keeponrockinkeeponrockin Posts: 7,446
    Not telling my girlfriend at the time I loved her, played it cool cause I was too scared of long distance, moved away and she ended up with my best friend for a while (destroyed the friendship between him and I, haven't spoken to him in over a year and a half). Her and I got back together on and off and have never been consistent, my family thinks she's a bitch, etc... If I had just been honest I'd truly have a better life.
    Believe me, when I was growin up, I thought the worst thing you could turn out to be was normal, So I say freaks in the most complementary way. Here's a song by a fellow freak - E.V
  • gimmesometruth27gimmesometruth27 St. Fuckin Louis Posts: 23,303
    these are all powerful lessons guys, (and gal :D ) thanks for sharing.

    i know i have been reminded of a few things in this thread, don't take things for granted, don't withold your true feelings, take time away if you need to find yourself, etc. thanks for sharing everybody.

    i know this thread has been good for me because it shows me that we are all human, we are not perfect, and we all have things that bother us or things that we regret. we are not just little avatars that type words on this forum every once in awhile. i know that sometimes i am guilty of forgetting that last bit. and i regret that as well... :oops:
    "You can tell the greatness of a man by what makes him angry."  - Lincoln

    "Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 42,436
    Because I had almost died at my own hand but lived, I thought that I could save someone else who was trying to kill herself slowly. I thought if I tried hard enough, I could help her live. She died anyway. Rather than trying to be her coach, her advisor, her enabler, I wish I had just spent all the time I had with her just being her friend. That was, after all, the best I had to give.

    I miss you, M.
    "Pretty cookies, heart squares all around, yeah!"
    -Eddie Vedder, "Smile"

    "Try to not spook the horse."
    -Neil Young













  • ajedigeckoajedigecko \m/deplorable af \m/ Posts: 2,430
    i spent the day with roger...i wonder where he is at now?

    the link is a video of a project i did for my degree.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agrmwXjFIDc
    live and let live...unless it violates the pearligious doctrine.
  • keeponrockinkeeponrockin Posts: 7,446
    keeponrockin wrote:
    Not telling my girlfriend at the time I loved her, played it cool cause I was too scared of long distance, moved away and she ended up with my best friend for a while (destroyed the friendship between him and I, haven't spoken to him in over a year and a half). Her and I got back together on and off and have never been consistent, my family thinks she's a bitch, etc... If I had just been honest I'd truly have a better life.
    The only positive I can take from this is her and I are still good friends, and I've learned from it.
    Believe me, when I was growin up, I thought the worst thing you could turn out to be was normal, So I say freaks in the most complementary way. Here's a song by a fellow freak - E.V
  • zarocatzarocat Posts: 1,901
    ajedigecko wrote:
    i spent the day with roger...i wonder where he is at now?

    the link is a video of a project i did for my degree.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agrmwXjFIDc

    I spend time with homeless people, addicts, schizophrenics, etc. With that said, good job on your part. You handled yourself well.
    1996: Toronto
    1998: Barrie
    2000: Montreal, Toronto, Auburn Hills
    2003: Cleveland, Buffalo, Toronto, Montreal
    2004: Boston X2, Grand Rapids
    2005: Kitchener, London, Hamilton, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto
    2006: Toronto X2
    2009: Toronto
    2011: PJ20, Montreal, Toronto X2, Hamilton
    2012: Manchester X2, Amsterdam X2, Prague, Berlin X2, Philadelphia, Missoula
    2013: Pittsburg, Buffalo
    2014: Milan, Trieste, Vienna, Berlin, Stockholm, Oslo, Detroit
    2016: Ottawa, Toronto X2
    2018: Padova, Rome, Prague, Krakow, Berlin, Barcelona
    2022: Ottawa, Hamilton, Toronto
    2023: Chicago X2
    2024: New York X2
  • MoonTurtleMoonTurtle Posts: 752
    too many
    mainly not saying yes to my former bf when he proposed and worrying too much
  • Prince Of DorknessPrince Of Dorkness Posts: 3,763
    I mean... I guess... I have none.

    I can't imagine what kind of person I'd be if I hadn't had all the experiences that I've had, even the horrible ones... And I'm very happy with the guy I became.

    So... I don't think I would change anything even if I could.
    I can't drive without Pearl Jam
  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 42,436
    Godfather. wrote:
    let's take it to the next step, what have we learned from our regrets, I have one,I left my family (wife and son) for three years and now(yes they took me back) I enjoy every bit of time I can with them and every day as often as possible I hug them and tell them that I love them, what I learned was painful but priceless..I can't live with out them.

    Godfather.

    That really is a wonderful story, Godfather. Your thoughts about learning from our regrets is also well taken. And in an age of turmoil and a time when we hear so many tragic stories, it's good to hear one that has a positive turn around. Good show!
    "Pretty cookies, heart squares all around, yeah!"
    -Eddie Vedder, "Smile"

    "Try to not spook the horse."
    -Neil Young













  • ShimmyMommyShimmyMommy Posts: 7,505
    WOW...so thought provoking. Thank you for posting. I was also blown away by their expressions as the question sunk in...you could see they were there...replaying the moment they wished they could change in there mind.

    As for my one biggest regret...I am at peace with it. There isn't anything I could have changed then, or even now, that would have drastically changed the outcome. That's all I can say.
    Lots of love, light and hugs to you all!
  • ShimmyMommyShimmyMommy Posts: 7,505
    Godfather. wrote:
    let's take it to the next step, what have we learned from our regrets, I have one,I left my family (wife and son) for three years and now(yes they took me back) I enjoy every bit of time I can with them and every day as often as possible I hug them and tell them that I love them, what I learned was painful but priceless..I can't live with out them.

    Godfather.

    :thumbup: :clap: Godfather, you have no idea of the gift you just gave me. There's the Universe giving me exactly what I need at the right time. Thank you to both of you. :D
    Lots of love, light and hugs to you all!
  • CAVSTARR313CAVSTARR313 Posts: 8,756
    Not spending more time with my father, before he got cancer.. Miss you pops
    None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe that they are free.
    Abrn Hlls '98 - Clarkston 2 '03 - Grd Rpds '06 - Abrn Hlls '06 - Clvd '10 - PJ20 - Berlin 1+2 '12 - Wrigley '13 - Pitt '13- buff '13- Philly 1+2 '13 - Seattle '13
  • Godfather.Godfather. Posts: 12,504
    ShimmyMommy wrote:
    Godfather. wrote:
    let's take it to the next step, what have we learned from our regrets, I have one,I left my family (wife and son) for three years and now(yes they took me back) I enjoy every bit of time I can with them and every day as often as possible I hug them and tell them that I love them, what I learned was painful but priceless..I can't live with out them.

    Godfather.

    :thumbup: :clap: Godfather, you have no idea of the gift you just gave me. There's the Universe giving me exactly what I need at the right time. Thank you to both of you. :D

    internet hug for you sunshine :wave: and I hope everything works out well for you !

    Godfather.
  • Godfather.Godfather. Posts: 12,504
    brianlux wrote:
    Godfather. wrote:
    let's take it to the next step, what have we learned from our regrets, I have one,I left my family (wife and son) for three years and now(yes they took me back) I enjoy every bit of time I can with them and every day as often as possible I hug them and tell them that I love them, what I learned was painful but priceless..I can't live with out them.

    Godfather.

    That really is a wonderful story, Godfather. Your thoughts about learning from our regrets is also well taken. And in an age of turmoil and a time when we hear so many tragic stories, it's good to hear one that has a positive turn around. Good show!

    thanx Bro !

    Godfather.
  • ShimmyMommyShimmyMommy Posts: 7,505
    Godfather. wrote:
    ShimmyMommy wrote:
    Godfather. wrote:
    let's take it to the next step, what have we learned from our regrets, I have one,I left my family (wife and son) for three years and now(yes they took me back) I enjoy every bit of time I can with them and every day as often as possible I hug them and tell them that I love them, what I learned was painful but priceless..I can't live with out them.

    Godfather.

    :thumbup: :clap: Godfather, you have no idea of the gift you just gave me. There's the Universe giving me exactly what I need at the right time. Thank you to both of you. :D

    internet hug for you sunshine :wave: and I hope everything works out well for you !

    Godfather.

    Thank you for the internet hug! :wave: Things did work out...I just get to regurgitating old memories and needed a reminder that things did work out. It's funny how the Universe finds a way to snap me back in the current moment. :D
    Lots of love, light and hugs to you all!
  • mikepegg44mikepegg44 Posts: 3,353
    I regret not being man enough to tell my Father enough is enough...he passed away suddenly last november and I was unable to make my point stick...I tried hard but could never find a way through his defense. That is regrettable, because after he passed I finally realized what I could/should have done, and if I had he would probably still be here...life is funny, but I guess the take away is not allowing the opportunity to pass me by again if I see the same things happening and to always act decisively because tomorrow isn't a guarantee
    that’s right! Can’t we all just get together and focus on our real enemies: monogamous gays and stem cells… - Ned Flanders
    It is terrifying when you are too stupid to know who is dumb
    - Joe Rogan
  • Godfather.Godfather. Posts: 12,504
    mikepegg44 wrote:
    I regret not being man enough to tell my Father enough is enough...he passed away suddenly last november and I was unable to make my point stick...I tried hard but could never find a way through his defense. That is regrettable, because after he passed I finally realized what I could/should have done, and if I had he would probably still be here...life is funny, but I guess the take away is not allowing the opportunity to pass me by again if I see the same things happening and to always act decisively because tomorrow isn't a guarantee


    I think as time goes be and we become the father's to our children as they grow we will be reminded of things our fathers said and did to teach us to deal with life the best they knew how,maybe not the Bradys or the clevers but they do their best with what they know and that's hard to understand till our time comes and we can adjust or change the lessons they gave us but either way we will think back and smile and hopefully understand a little more.

    Godfather.
  • blackredyellowblackredyellow Posts: 5,889
    Maybe realizing at an earlier age that it doesn't matter what other people think. Just some choices over the years that I made worrying more about what other people would think, then for what was best for me.

    But besides, that, at this point in my life, I really don't regret anything. I am blessed with the life and family that I have now, and I think all of my choices (good & bad) over the years have put me in the position that I am now. I try not to live in the past and focus only on the present and future.

    If any thread begged for a Pearl Jam lyric, it's this one....


    You can spend your time alone re-digesting past regrets, oh
    Or you can come to terms and realize
    You're the only one who cannot forgive yourself, oh
    Makes much more sense, to live in the present tense
    My whole life
    was like a picture
    of a sunny day
    “We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.”
    ― Abraham Lincoln
  • Godfather.Godfather. Posts: 12,504
    blackredyellow wrote:
    Maybe realizing at an earlier age that it doesn't matter what other people think. Just some choices over the years that I made worrying more about what other people would think, then for what was best for me.

    But besides, that, at this point in my life, I really don't regret anything. I am blessed with the life and family that I have now, and I think all of my choices (good & bad) over the years have put me in the position that I am now. I try not to live in the past and focus only on the present and future.

    If any thread begged for a Pearl Jam lyric, it's this one....


    You can spend your time alone re-digesting past regrets, oh
    Or you can come to terms and realize
    You're the only one who cannot forgive yourself, oh
    Makes much more sense, to live in the present tense


    AWESOME !!!

    Godfather.
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