Dear Humans, Let’s Talk About the Mistakes We’re All Making

 

Dear Humans, Let’s Talk About the Mistakes We’re All Making

Have you ever sat there, lost in thought, and wondered, “Is this really how I want to live my life?” 

Maybe it hits you in the middle of the night, or while scrolling through Instagram, where everyone else’s life seems shinier, happier, and more “together” than yours. 

If you’ve felt that way, you’re not alone. Here’s the thing: we all make mistakes, and sometimes, those mistakes are the very things holding us back.

Let me ask you something: when was the last time you did something just to impress someone else? 

Maybe you said yes to plans you didn’t want, laughed at jokes you didn’t find funny, or wore something you didn’t even like. I used to do it all the time—until one day, I looked in the mirror and barely recognized myself. 

Here’s the truth: you can’t make everyone like you, and trying to will only leave you exhausted. 

Be real, even if it means some people walk away. The ones who stay will be the ones who truly matter.

And then there’s the endless comparison game. You know the one. You scroll, you watch, you compare—your life, your body, your success. It’s exhausting, isn’t it?

I used to feel like everyone else was on some fast track to happiness while I was stuck in traffic. But here’s what I realized: you’re not behind; you’re on your own path. Stop measuring your life with someone else’s ruler. 

You don’t know their struggles, just like they don’t know yours.

But perhaps the hardest mistake to let go of is blaming others for your unhappiness. I’ve done it—blamed friends, family, even the weather for why I wasn’t where I wanted to be. But blaming doesn’t change anything. If anything, it keeps you stuck. 

Your happiness isn’t in anyone else’s hands but your own. Once you take ownership of that, you realize how much power you’ve had all along.

And let’s talk about grudges for a moment. Holding onto anger feels satisfying, doesn’t it? Like it gives you control over the hurt someone caused. But the truth is, it’s like carrying a weight that only slows you down. I learned this the hard way, after years of clinging to resentment. 

Forgiveness isn’t about letting them off the hook; it’s about setting yourself free. You deserve peace more than you deserve revenge.

Then there’s the waiting. Waiting for the “right time” to start something. Waiting to feel ready. I’ve been guilty of putting off my dreams, telling myself, “I’ll do it when things are perfect.” But here’s the secret: there’s no perfect time, just the time you decide to start. 

Life doesn’t pause for us to feel ready, and honestly, the messiest beginnings often lead to the most beautiful journeys.

The biggest mistake, though? Doubting yourself because of what someone else said. Maybe it was a snide comment, a raised eyebrow, or outright criticism. 

I’ve let those words hold me back more times than I can count. But here’s what I’ve learned: no one knows your potential better than you. Their doubts aren’t your truth, so don’t give them the power to shape your story.

At the end of it all, life isn’t about being perfect. 

It’s about the moments that make you laugh till you cry, the detours that turn into adventures, and the courage to keep going even when it’s messy. 

You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to live in a way that feels true to you.

So, dear humans, let’s embrace the mess, the mistakes, and the lessons. 

Let’s stop waiting, comparing, and doubting. 

You have one life—make it a story worth telling. And if you’re wondering where to start, here’s a thought: what’s one mistake you’re ready to let go of today?