Regret.. Why? Move on.

Have you realized that for some reason people's lives revolve around regret?  People think about regrets in regards to past events, the inability to step out into the future, and most likely much more. Yet when it comes to regrets, where does it all come from, and why does it stick to us so much? Is regret greater than happiness or is regret so powerful that none else matters till we've achieved depression?
In my terms, regret is the feeling of sadness or disappointment when you are incapable of getting something done, or forgiving yourself of past mistakes. Yet, that's not how we have to live. It's a cliche thing to say that we should take our mistakes as learning experiences, but it's true. Personally, I like to think of that phrase differently. Our mistakes were caused by a reason, mistakes are different than accidents. Mistakes are the result to our actions, but that just means that yes, we do learn from them. But why does some learn from their regret and why do some not?
I've realized that in my personal life, I learn from a regret when I come to terms and accept my mistake and think of my future. To acknowledge the reasoning for my actions and the reasoning of its consequence (good or bad) helps determine what needs to change. With that in mind, I should no longer worry over the past, I've done the most I can do with it. Therefore, you look to the future. What can I do to make my life better, other people's lives happier, and the world a better place? Use your regrets to further your potential and to help others. A regret doesn't have to stay a regret, it can become a stepping stone.
As for not learning, you realize it when opportunity knocks at your door for change, yet once again you choose to take the same actions that caused you regret in the first place. Sometimes it takes more than once for people to learn what they need to do. Honestly, I don't know why people don't learn. I personally also have experience where I don't learn either, and all I can say is.. sometimes it takes a friend to point it out. It really does hurt to live a life of regret. So I like to think that my regrets are brought upon me so that I can live a refreshed life once I've learnt to act upon it. Life gives so many opportunities. It's time to take them!

Here's a song just for you! This is a bit of insight on why I chose this topic.. perhaps there's no connection at all.. but I thought of it after hearing this song.
Sorry for the late post. Summer is busy as ever!

Music is for Healing! <3
Till later
JLogging it ~ Jo Lee