A normal life could be full of regrets—things we wish we could go back in time to fix, choices we think could have made us happier, healthier, or more successful. But is there truly a perfect life? If given a chance to erase past mistakes, would we feel liberated? If we had our dream life, would we truly be happier?

I think—not necessarily.

Looking back, many people wish to change their past decisions, believing their life could have been better. But this idea stems from a definitive notion of success—where life is seen as a race, a path leading toward a singular destination. When life does not lead to that ideal outcome, it turns into “a life of regrets.”

However, life is not a linear journey—it is a collection of experiences. No event is inherently good or bad; it is simply an event. When we remove the lens of judgment, we free ourselves from regret and dissatisfaction.

Breaking Free from Perception

We are taught to categorize experiences into success and failure, good and bad. However, in reality, an event is just an event. It has no inherent meaning except the one we assign to it. This perception-based categorization is what leads to unnecessary suffering.

Practicing a New Perspective

Growth does not come from regret—it comes from awareness. Learning happens naturally when we observe our experiences without emotional attachment. Instead of labeling an event as a mistake, see it for what it is—an experience, nothing more.

• Do Not Interpret, Just Observe: Observe events without categorizing them as good or bad. Let them be.
• Detach from Labels: Stop defining life through success or failure. Everything is a process of change and learning.
• Fix the Center to Fix Your Thoughts: Instead of fixing the external world, observe your thoughts and how they shape your reality.

Regret is a construct of perception, not an absolute reality. Life is not about perfect choices but about embracing the journey. There is no singular path to happiness—only the path we choose to walk with awareness and clarity.

We should go beyond the notions of right/wrong, success/failure—life does not inherently teach us to be that way. Everything is just an event—neither good nor bad. The real practice is in observing our thoughts and recognizing how they shape our emotions. Once we cultivate this awareness, the very concept of regret dissolves, leaving only pure experience and learning.