When I was young, people, including some in my family, would say, "Do not be so extreme about your religion." They would note, "Do not be so zealous. People do not like zealots."
Some said, "You will not have any friends if you talk about the Faith."
Obviously, I did not listen.
We only have one life, and it is very short. I have wasted so much time in my life on trivialities. For this, I am sorry.
I have wasted time in my life on useless anxieties, and on not staying in the Present Moment, which is all I ever have.
Now is the time for great focus. Padre Pio said this.
"Oh, how precious time is! Blessed are those who know how to make good use of it. Oh, if only all could understand how precious time is, undoubtedly everyone would do his best to spend it in a praiseworthy manner!"