❤ if you take the world too seriously, it will take you. ❤ "Would have, could have, should have," and, "If only I had done this instead of that," and "If only I knew then what I know now," are some of the ego's favorite numbers. Not only does this make your past real to you, it makes you feel bad at the same time - all to the (wrong mind, dark side) ego's delight.