The Power of Holding on to the Past

Our past choices may have disappeared, but we can still be someone different by making different choices. We hold on to the past strongly because it worked for us in terms of survival and because we internalize our past with our identity. However, it is important to recognize that our past selves got us to where we are today, and we can make different choices in the present. Letting go of preconceived ideas from the past allows us to see things with fresh eyes and make choices without the weight of past mistakes. We have the opportunity for a fresh start every day and are not tethered to the past.