Do you ever look back and think, “Well, that was a mistake..!”

When things haven’t gone well because of a decision you may have made, self-recrimination is a natural response, but perhaps you should give yourself a break. It’s only with the benefit of hind-sight that you can see how things may have gone a different way – at the time, you made the best decision you could.

Realising alternatives now means that you’re now wiser – your experience is broadening your outlook; you’ve become a better you.

So, Kendo counsels that far from reproaching yourself, you should welcome your broader vision, and especially what it means for your future decisions. This won’t be easy if you look back with regrets – you should instead look forward with confidence in your clearer, wiser vision.

So, as with any meditation, let any regrets fall away; in recognising the broader vision you now have you will be making the most of your experience and taking a positive step in becoming the best you can be, for yourself, your family, and your community.

Kendo points out that casting-off the negativity of regret and gaining self-confidence based on the validity of your wisdom will be a healing force that permeates all aspects of your life.

But he counsels, be mindful – remember to apply the wisdom of your experiences to the decisions you make now!

Onwards – with wisdom, confidence, and positivity…