As we move through life, it is hard for us to avoid things that cause regret and disappointment. We may lack the strength to change this, but what we can change is the attitude with which we approach these setbacks.

One of the most important things about Confucius is that he tells us how to face regret and suffering with a tranquil mind.

But can wisdom from two and a half thousand years ago, truly unravel the knots and tangles in the hearts of people today?