I would have talked less and listened more.
I would have invited friends over to dinner
even if the carpet was stained, or the sofa faded.
I would have sat on the lawn with my children
and not worried about grass stains.
I would have shared more of the responsibility
carried by my husband.
I would have gone to bed when I was sick
instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern
if I weren't there for the day.
Stop sweating the small stuff.
Don't worry about who doesn't like you,
who has more, or who's doing what. Instead,
let's cherish the relationships
we have with those who do love us.
I would hug more people,
and hold more hands.