The Power of Regret: Why Looking Backwards Moves Us Forward
Regret. It’s a word that makes most of us squirm. It carries the weight of mistakes made, paths not taken, and decisions we might wish we could undo. In a world where we’re constantly told to live without regrets, it’s tempting to sweep them under the rug, lock them in a closet, and throw away the key. But what if regret isn’t the dirty secret we think it is? What if regret is actually a signpost on the adventure of life, nudging us toward growth, reflection, and, ultimately, forward movement?