If only......
By cheenlly
@cheenlly (3476)
Philippines
May 12, 2007 9:29pm CST
If only i have shown her how i love her so much...if only i have treat her the way she wanted....if only i give her the time she wanted..... There's a lot of if only! ... if we could only turn back the time and do all that things to your love ones and make them happy. I have realized after watching this very inspiring movie "IF ONLY" that life is very short and that we should make the best out of it. That we have to treasure every moment that we have with our love ones while we still alive. That we should not only focus our time to the things in this world that are not really needs our attention but instead spent time to the people that is really needs it before its too late. Appreciate the people who loves you. Sometimes we too much spent time and efforts to something which is not really important in this world. We put too much passion on the biggest dreams and priorities in life that we fail to love the smallest pleasure from simple things. we search so much for the right choices for the right paths to walk through. for the right time and for the right reasons. Now Have you realize that life is too short and we need to make the best out of it.....Now its the time you reflect yourself to things that you havent shown yet. Is it the love or time that you havent shown yet to your parents, girlfriend,boyfriend, friends, and people around you or are there things in your life that you have not yet face because your afraid to or are there people you havent forgive yet?.... oh im getting emotional here..try to watch the movie and im sure you can relate to me and what im trying to tell you. Godbless and Happy posting!
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7 responses
@kelly60 (4547)
• United States
13 May 07
Although I have not seen the movie, I know what you mean by this. My aunt passed away a few months ago, and all I could think about is how close we used to be, and how I hadn't spent as much time with her when she came to Michigan the last few times, or even kept touch by letter or card when I should have.
I also think of my sister and my mother who haven't spoken in years. They had a difference of opinion a long time ago, and the sparks began to fly. Before it was over, they were no longer speaking and haven't spoken since. They won't even go to the same place at the same time.
Life is too short to hold grudges like this, and we never know when it will be over.
@cheenlly (3476)
• Philippines
13 May 07
Thanks kelly, i've been thinking also like that. i think about my dearest grandma who past away long time ago, i could still remember her love and care for me when i was still very little and if only i could show her back what she shown me maybe i could make her felt happy in my own little way and she would know that i appreciate her very much in my life.
@mickidmw (992)
• United States
15 May 07
I tell my mother and my daughter everyday that I love them and always end a conversation with I love you and or a hug. I lost my father and thank God almost daily that I was there for him! I cannot imagine how I would feel had I not! My mom is getting old and is really a huge pain sometimes, but I try not to ever fight with her and I talk to her everyday and see her quite frequently. I cannot imagine not being there or fighting with her and that being the last conversation we had! Not going to happen if I can help it at all! Great post!!!
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@chronic12 (28)
• Philippines
13 May 07
I like that movie! I cried while watching the movie! There is a twist of events at the end! Too bad to realize that you realize how you love your partner when its too late!
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@mdchennai (2129)
• India
14 May 07
I can understand what you are trying to say my friend! I havent spent lot of time with my parents. It is because i dont make it out. But this discussion has really explained the value of time. I usually get angry very soon and express it with my family members. I know that it will hurt them but then i do it. Here after i should make a point that i dont creat this "If only..." in my future and feel for the things that happened in my life!
@thefuture (1749)
• Nigeria
13 May 07
You're right about that. I think it is good to show our appreciation to those who loves us. Friend! I must say you sound great. Life is just too short for us to sit down doing nothing with our lives. I think that word "if only" is a word used to express regret and I think we should not be using that word, cos if we keep living a life of regret, it will stop us from going further. You're one of my special friend here in Mylot, cos you do post relevant discussions. I will like to show my appreciation to you for accepting me as a friend. God bless you too. Cheers
@BrianKomeini (276)
• Philippines
13 May 07
People tend to take for granted things that they usually see everyday. They take for granted the fact that they have a nother day to live, they take for granted the freedom they have, they take for granted the simple blessings they are having. And yes, they do tend to take for granted people who they see everyday.
It is ironic that people then also tend to see the value of things when they're not around anymore. I guess you don't go looking for something if it is already there. It's sad when we have so many things to say to someone and yet withhold those words 'till it's too late. Yeah, life is really short, so we really should take every chance to make sure that nothing is left unturned.
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@lucky_witch (2707)
• Philippines
13 May 07
I perfectly understand what you mean even without seeing the movie...and you're right. Sometimes people are to focused with their goals in life , dreams for their family and kids... without realizing that their dreams would be there... can be slowly achieve while their kids are growing fast and they must enjoy every minute of it...They will not be kids forever... it cant wait until you achieve your goals and decide to sit for a while and enjoy the childhood days of the kids... Sometimes we are too busy to spend some quality time with our family... until we realize one day that they already have their own life and friends and can no longer be affected with our absence... Instead of us (their parents, family) their attitude and being are molded by other people because we are too busy to pay attention...
When will the people we love hear and feel that we love them? When they're gone... when they already feel no affection toward us? When there is nothing more left? When? When will you start making your life worth living???
WHen the only thing you can do is ask tell yourself...IF ONLY... I WILL...
Tsk...Tsk... too late... so sad... how unfortunate... how meaningless...
