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Grets and Regrets

(I just checked on-line, and it appears that “grets” is not an English word, yet.)

Since its up for grabs, I thought I’d back into a definition of “grets” by first exploring regret.

regret

verb – to feel sorry or sad that something bad has happened or that a good thing failed to fully arrive; to feel sorry or sad about something that you have said or done or that you failed to say or do; to feel sorry or sad because of “shoulda, coulda, woulda” about the past

noun – a feeling of sadness about something bad that has happened or that a good thing failed to fully arrive; a feeling of sadness about something that you wish you had not said or done or that you failed to say or do

regret is an intense negative emotion prompted by an unmet expectation

gret

verb – to live on the edge of risky encounters where outcomes in the life of another depends on what you do or say

noun – a feeling of expectancy, where one’s direct participation contributes to the fulfillment of others  

gret is the preamble to living an engaged life bringing one’s skills, insights, hopes and dreams to bear on one’s community

Regardless of circumstances, or just maybe because of circumstances, may we each have a gret day.

Mike Berens

Arizona’s “can do” culture resonates well with me, and has for over 60 years. The citizens’ accommodating attitudes towards creativity, entrepreneurship, and courageous-yet-respectful explorations foster communities of compassionate growth populated by agents of change. The various ecosystems and landscapes of the Southwest are beautiful and inspiring. Greatly bolstered by the companionship of my bride of over 4 decades and the wonder of my extended family, I live a charmed life. My professional work as a translational cancer scientist brings deep fulfillment as I apply leading edge genomic technology to understand human disease, mentor junior scientists, and engage with interdisciplinary teams. My days are filled with work and wonder.

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  1. Brad April 4, 2020

    An a medical researcher and now lexicographer, Mike, you have true gret.

    1. meberens April 4, 2020

      Brad, thanks for affirmation. I fully intend to keep at this for the long run.

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