No regrets and no guilt

No Regrets

"No regrets? Really?"

Yes, really. I don’t have any regrets.

Are you feeling weighed down by regrets or guilt? Then stay with me, because life is too precious to carry that burden.

The reason I can say I don’t have regrets is that every experience—good, bad, or painful—has shaped me. Without those moments, I wouldn’t be who I am today. I know so many of us get caught up trying to live a "perfect" life, afraid to step outside society's rules. But what if life is about more than that? 

What if it’s about pushing boundaries and truly discovering ourselves?

I’m grateful for it all—the joyful moments and even the dark, difficult times.

If I hadn’t fallen, made mistakes, and learned hard lessons, I wouldn’t have the strength, peace, and love I feel now. Each experience has taught me something valuable.

Yes, I’ve done things I might not do again. I’ve hurt myself, and I’ve hurt others, but I didn’t know better back then. I wasn’t aware of the attachments, insecurities, and past traumas that influenced my actions. Those mistakes were part of my awakening, leading me to wisdom I wouldn’t have found otherwise. Life isn’t meant to be lived within the comfort of rules but through exploration and growth.

3 Reasons to Let Go of Guilt and Regret

1. You Didn’t Know Better

If you knew better, you would have done better. Even when you feel like you had a choice, the option you chose reflected where you were at that moment. Maybe fear, insecurity, or anger influenced you. But today, you can choose differently.

2. Growth Comes from Mistakes

Imagine if you never made a mistake. Life would be boring, wouldn’t it? If we never fall, we never learn how to rise. We’re not robots; we’re meant to evolve, to expand. Each mistake is an opportunity to grow, to learn, and to become more of who we’re meant to be.

Oprah Winfrey:

“Turn your wounds into wisdom.”

“Can you think of a time when something didn’t go as planned, but it eventually led to growth?”

3. Regret Drains Your Energy

Guilt and regret don’t help anyone. They drain your time and energy, keeping you stuck in the past. Instead, forgive yourself and move on. Apologize if you need to, but then allow yourself to grow from it.

We often replay our past, wondering, What if I’d done things differently? But maybe those thoughts are there to remind you that change is still possible. Life isn’t about getting everything right; it’s about experiencing all of it—especially the moments that, in hindsight, were there to help us grow.

Examples

When you went through heartbreak, you emerged stronger. When you failed, you learned something invaluable. Regret doesn’t help anyone, but growth from your past does. Even in the darkest moments, there’s an opportunity for transformation.

Embrace the Journey

So the next time you feel tempted by guilt or regret, remember: every mistake is a chance to learn, grow, and evolve. Life is a journey, and each step you take—whether forward, backward, or sideways—is part of your unique story. 

Positive energy, 
Sahana