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Regret is about what could have been. There is often an element of sadness and disappointment that goes along with regret.
It could be about words not spoken, opportunities missed, or even words spoken. Regrets are usually about something that went wrong.
It can be a burden on the psyche, leading to rumination and stress. It can make one extremely guilty.
On the other hand, regret or remorse (a more intense and deeper form of regret) indicates sincerity about something that went wrong.
Regret is best seen as a learning experience. It guides us to better choices in the future.
Someone said, "I don't regret anything in life because what I did or how I did was the best I could have at that time. So, there is no point in regretting."
That's a good and positive way of looking at something that went wrong in the past.
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You said right " Regret is best seen as a learning experience. It guides us to better choices in the future".
ReplyDeleteIf you remind yourself you did the best you could with the tools and information you had at the time, you will be more forgiving of yourself and hold onto fewer regrets
ReplyDeleteI thought regret means feel sad. Then I found out, as you said, it's complex. Can be used to express anywhere without actually saying anything. Most of the time used in diplomatic mumbo jumbo. For example: India regrets accidental firing of missile into Pakistan.
ReplyDeleteI thought regret means feel sad. Then I found out, as you said, it's complex. Can be used to express anywhere without actually saying anything. Most of the time used in diplomatic mumbo jumbo. For example: India regrets accidental firing of missile into Pakistan.
ReplyDeleteWhat happened happened for certain reasons and and so no regrets. However...remorse. I do feel remorse at some of my actions.
ReplyDeleteAndrew makes a great distinction here. Be well!
DeleteIt's easy to get stuck in regrets. I know I do sometimes.
ReplyDeleteHi Pradeep = yes ... Andrew's comment makes great sense ... cheers Hilary
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