“Each affective or emotion state signals a basic human need and an action tendency to fulfill that need. In a fearful state, associated needs are for safety, and an action tendency to achieve that safety is through flight or self-protection. In a curious state, needs will include gaining understanding, with an action tendency of exploration, investigation, and expanding one’s horizons.”

Regret, what an awful feeling. And there’s a firm trend of trying to a live a life with #NoRegrets. But as we learn in this episode, that’s not really as evolved of a goal as it might appear on the surface.

Regret, like ALL EMOTIONS (read that again) is a carrier of a message. What is the message behind the regret and how does this awful feeling shape your life choices?