Choices…

 Over the weekend, I heard a coach say this to a bunch of graduating high school seniors “ Remember, We are a C between B and D". I found this very interesting and when I looked up online I found that this is a quote by French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre, where "B" represents birth, "C" represents the choices we make, and "D" represents death.

Ironically thereafter, I even watched a movie called “The  Choice” where two individuals that are poles apart are attracted to each other and end up making choices to live and love each other hoping against hope and overcoming many challenges.

And today I came across this thought provoking article in social media that talks about thinking through some of the choices carefully before we make them especially the choices that impact our life and the people we hold dear…

“One day, you’ll realize that the same person cannot be found twice in life. Not everyone is replaceable. Be careful with the hearts you touch, and even more so with the ones you wound.

In today’s fast-moving world, we’ve become accustomed to thinking that everyone and everything is temporary. We glorify the idea of “moving on,” believing there’s always something better waiting just around the corner. But some connections are once-in-a-lifetime. Their essence, their understanding, the way they made you feel seen and valued—these cannot be replicated, no matter how many new people you meet. Losing such a person isn’t just losing a relationship; it’s losing a piece of yourself that only they could bring to life.

We often hurt the ones who matter most, sometimes unknowingly, sometimes out of our own fears or pride. It’s easy to forget the weight of our actions or the permanence of our words when caught in the heat of the moment. We assume they’ll always be there, that there will always be time to fix things. But the harsh reality is that time isn’t always a healer, and second chances aren’t guaranteed. The person you once hurt might be the one person who understood you best. And when they’re gone, the emptiness they leave behind can be unbearable.

Not everyone waits for apologies. Not everyone gives endless chances. Some people will walk away quietly, carrying their hurt with them, and you’ll only realize what you lost when it’s too late. You’ll search for their presence in others, but no one else will shine quite the same. Their laughter, their love, their unique magic will remain unmatched.

Be mindful of the way you treat those who mean the most to you. The careless moments—harsh words, neglect, or indifference—can create wounds that never fully heal. A single moment of thoughtlessness can sever a connection that took years to build. Relationships, like glass, can shatter when handled carelessly, and no amount of regret can restore them to their original form.

Cherish those who bring light into your life. Speak with kindness, act with intention, and show gratitude while they’re still within reach. Love deeply and authentically, knowing that the rarest connections are also the most fragile. Once gone, they may never return, and no substitute will ever fill the space they leave behind. Be careful who you hurt. Some souls, some bonds, are irreplaceable.”

We are all human and we all make choices all the time. Sometimes we think we have made good choices and sometimes not so good ones. Sometimes we make choices to protect ourseleves and sometimes we make choices to enable others to protect themselves…such is life and life’s choices…