Looking back at our past in order to clarify the present and hopefully improve our future is an ongoing process. When our past contains more years than our future, we hope age and experience can produce wisdom.
As we spend time reflecting on our past, we may need to pull away from our preconceived beliefs and opinions in order to form an improved perspective. This process can be both enlightening and scary. As you free yourself from the non-essentials, you will feel lighter as though a weight has been lifted from your shoulders. You will feel more confident and less dependent on what others think. Almost like watching a movie, you can view your past and present life with an objective eye.
Many people feel comfortable with their lives just as they are. They may feel that no changes are necessary or advisable. They have found contentment. Other people feel an uneasiness and wish to analyze their thinking of the past and redefine their beliefs and opinions.
You can question anything. Lightening will not strike. Old ideas may be cast aside, traditions may be altered, but then you can enjoy a new freedom. As you go forward, your new perspective of the world may enable you to better understand yourself and others. Be brave and design your own future.
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