PAST, LIVING IN

Our past, mistakes as well as worthwhile accomplishments, is like a car’s rear-view mirror. While driving, we use the broad view through the windshield as we move ahead, but we also use the mirror for reference, making quick, periodic glances into it for information to aid in making driving decisions. Although we cannot effectively or safely move ahead by staring only into the mirror and ignoring the view from the windshield, “proper” use of the mirror does ensure a safer, smoother trip to our destination.

In the same way, we are not to dwell in our past, but live by using the lessons of the past as a reference to aid our journey into the future.947