Don't regret regret Betcha thought I mistyped, eh? Actually, I found a fascinating talk on Ted.com about regret that I believe is worthy of being shared here, since regret is a common theme on this forum. Enjoy! Kathryn Schulz: Don't regret regret | Video on TED.com “The point isn’t to live without any regrets. The point is to not hate ourselves for having them.” |
I really needed that today. I was filled with regret and shame for choices I've made and the way I've been reacting lately. Thank you. |
Funny how things happen; I was searching Ted talks for innovative science teaching practices. I think I needed it today, too! |
That's a great quote. Thanks for sharing that one. I have it bookmarked! |
TG, thanks for the post. I watched it last night after yoga, second class woohoo, and really liked it. Good advice for almost any emotion. Experience it, learn from it and then let it go. :thanks Your friend, |
~bump~ Dug this up today, it's a good one! |
Interesting that you posted this today, because lately I've been thinking about my current age (62) and the regrets I *don't* want to have when I die. So, am I allowed to just forget about any past regrets, but shine some awareness on future regrets I'm not willing to accept? Those would be things like: --I don't want to regret accommodating my life to alcohol --I don't want to regret letting my attachments buy my future freedom (I am reluctant to sell my current house for sentimental reasons--even though economically, selling makes the most sense, and I know I would have a far more adventurous life without the ball and chain of this mortgage) --I don't want to regret not giving my all to the "me" I think I can be The past is the past and I don't regret anything. But I only have a limited number of years left to be sure my life is well lived. I don't want to get to the end and regret any unfinished business. |
Thanks for the link. I never thought of it that way. It was a good thing to watch. Thoughts for the night (and probably for a while let's be honest!) |
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