Make Peace

On a random Sabtu, today, I took a KTM to Qis’s house to beraya. While waiting to reach Bangi, I scrolled through Pinterest and found this quote. It hit me hard.

It was talking about how we spend so much time moping about what we don’t do with our lives. It got me thinking about my own journey—how I’d dreamed big but ended up taking a different path, sometimes out of fear or just because life happened.

But then, in that moment, something clicked. I realised that all those choices, even the ones that didn’t lead where I wanted, were part of my story. So, I decided to stop beating myself up about what could’ve been and start focusing on what still could be.

I started small, saying yes to new things and trying stuff I’d always wanted to do. I’m naturally shy. I made an effort to strike up conversations with people, even if it felt awkward at first. And you know what? It wasn’t as scary as I thought.

I also made a point to do more of the things I love, whether it was baking, gardening, or just curling up with a good book. It was like rediscovering pieces of myself that I’d forgotten about. Instead of letting opportunities slip by just because they didn’t fit into my preconceived notion of what I wanted, I started seizing them with both hands. 

With each new experience, I felt lighter, like I was shedding all that regret and embracing the excitement of the unknown. I realised that making peace with my unlived life wasn’t about looking back—it was about living in the moment and being open to whatever comes next.

And you know what? It’s made all the difference. With each new experience, I feel a little braver and a little more alive. Because now I know that life isn’t about sticking to a script—it’s about writing your own story, one adventure at a time.