Reality unfolds in whatever way it unfolds, and there are no separate persons behind the activity. It is empty. In this sense no one ever makes a mistake, and everyone/Reality is always doing whatever s/he/IT does. Carol and I often laugh about our past "mistakes" by saying, "Well, it seemed like such a good idea at the time." ha ha. Most builders and contractors have "done stupid" with zeroes on the end of it, so it helps to have a good sense of humor. Mistakes only appear to be mistakes when looking backwards.
The real issue is "What's happening NOW?" If there is attention upon "what is," and the mind is quiescent, regret, remorse, embarassment, and guilt disappear. Thinking about the past or future in any repetitive way is just a bad habit. The old adage, "Let go and let God" is good advice. Relax and let everything be as it is.
If this can't be done, then try Byron Katie's "The Work" and find out whether the thoughts that are being believed about the past are really true (hint: they're not).
The real issue is "What's happening NOW?" If there is attention upon "what is," and the mind is quiescent, regret, remorse, embarassment, and guilt disappear. Thinking about the past or future in any repetitive way is just a bad habit. The old adage, "Let go and let God" is good advice. Relax and let everything be as it is.
If this can't be done, then try Byron Katie's "The Work" and find out whether the thoughts that are being believed about the past are really true (hint: they're not).
