What is the nature of regret?
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definition
"Regret is the shadow of a divided mind; when you act wholeheartedly, there is no room for remorse, only the joy of totality."
According to Osho, regret is the residue of a divided mind that never acts totally. When parts of you pull in opposite directions, whichever choice you make, the unchosen part punishes you with remorse. Act wholeheartedly, then there’s no backward glance—what’s done can’t be undone, and totality turns even discomfort into joy, dissolving the very basis of regret.
If you choose with your whole heart and don’t look back, there’s nothing left to feel sorry about.
Why this matters practically
- Decide with your full energy to prevent second-guessing.
- Accept outcomes and stay present instead of chasing “what ifs.”
- Turn difficulties into learning by engaging them totally.
- Accept outcomes and stay present instead of chasing “what ifs.”
- Turn difficulties into learning by engaging them totally.
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