Moving Past Regret
When we regret something in our lives, it can leave us feeling stuck. While we can’t change what happened, we can change our perspective and move forward.
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Chances are if you're here, regret has shown up in some way, as a thought, a memory, wishing something had gone differently. As productive as it may feel, thinking about the past only keeps us stuck there. So let's pause here for a moment. Closing the eyes if you'd like, and taking a deep breath in through the nose and out through the mouth. And instead of thinking about the past, resting your focus on the breath on this present moment, feeling that gentle rising and falling, steady rhythm. Noticing when the mind wanders and gently guiding it back to this moment. And when you're ready, slowly and gently opening your eyes....
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Andy PuddicomeHeadspace Co-founderMore about AndyA former Buddhist monk, Andy has guided people in meditation and mindfulness for 20 years. In his mission to make these practices accessible to all, he co-created the Headspace app in 2010.
Eve Lewis PrietoHeadspace Director of MeditationMore about EveEve is a mindfulness teacher, overseeing Headspace’s meditation curriculum. She is passionate about sharing meditation to help others feel less stressed and experience more compassion in their lives.
Dora KamauMeditation TeacherMore about DoraAs a meditation teacher, Dora encourages others to live, breathe, and be with the fullness of their experiences. She loves meditation’s power to create community and bring clarity to people’s minds.
Kessonga GiscombeMeditation TeacherMore about KessongaKessonga has been an acupuncturists, therapist, and meditation teacher, working to bring mindfulness to the diverse populations of the world.
Rosie AcostaMeditation TeacherMore about RosieRosie Acosta has studied yoga and mindfulness for more than 20 years and taught for over a decade. Rosie’s mission is to help others overcome adversity and experience radical love.
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