The Dokkodo: Miyamoto Musashi’s 21 rules to live by - part 6.
Do not regret what you have done.
The Dokkodo is a set of 21 rules for life written by the legendary samurai and philosopher Miyamoto Musashi in the days before his death in 1645. The sixth rule in this series is: “Do not regret what you have done”, and this article will explore what this means and how we can apply it to our lives (if you want to read this series from the beginning, click here for part one).
What does it mean to not regret what you have done?
To not regret what you have done means to accept and embrace your past actions, choices, and experiences, without feeling guilty, ashamed, or remorseful. It means that by doing so, you acknowledge and learn from your mistakes, failures, and losses, without dwelling on them, blaming yourself, or wishing to change them and it means to appreciate and celebrate your achievements, successes, and gains, without being arrogant, prideful, or complacent.
Not regretting what you have done does not mean to ignore or deny the consequences of your actions, choices, and experiences, nor does it mean to live a life of recklessness, irresponsibility, or indifference. It does not mean to disregard or disrespect the feelings, opinions, or rights of others and it does not mean to relieve you of the responsibility of your…
