Is your past keeping you from enjoying life now?
957472
I lived through some really bad things for a couple of years and because this didn't trust anyone. I was prayed over at Church to let go of the past and it worked! I have total forgiveness for the offenders and am no longer bound by the past!
709180
You are stressing for the finality... when you are missing what pleasure you could have had...\n\nslow down... and enjoy the experience...  it'll come back
764406
Stop thinking just about what you should have done or what should have happened and accept what has happened...everything has a meaning behind it. Use experiences to learn from. Basically you just need to see what you have done and accept it and just know that there is no other way it goes or will go. The past has happened and that is the way it will be.
948353
Yes, my past comes and bites me in the ass all the time...some days I wish I could have a "do over"..so I could make better choices...I know youre not feeling sorry for yourself, it's just so frustrating sometimes...like you want to scream"I'm Sorry, I'm trying my best, I'm not the same person !" Hang in there and keep making good choices and doing the right thing now...
571953
I have not, however it always comes to say 'what goes around comes around'--- The past is something that will always come back to you in one way or another!! People need to be more careful in what they do in the spur of the moment, it may not find you today, tomorrow, or next year, however, it will come back for you in one way or another!! God will never forget anything that you have done, and keeps track of EVERYTHING!!! Good Luck for what found you!!
223937
Your terms are too harsh.  What I have today is my everything.  Of course there are things in my past I would like to change, but I would not be willing to give up my wife and children to do so.  If I were forced to do it, I would not want to retain a memory of this life because it would be too painful to know I had lost them.  I am content with my flawed past because I realize that although it isn't perfect, it is what led me here.  I have made peace with my skeletons in the closet and whenever they rattle their old bones the sounds of my children's laughter more than drowns them out.
477713
My past. It was a bad past.
307495
it sounds like you had a bad expierence in another life time. when you go to bed tonight, keep saying that you want that part of your past lives not to bother you anymore. you might have to do it a few nights. but it will help
961507
Or perhaps you were equaly frustrated in the former life as well. \n\nTrying to control things leads to frustration whether you were that way before or not.\n\nBuddhism is about what to do with your mind right now. The past may be interesting, but really, in Buddhism, it doesn't matter. Beliefs are also not important in Buddhism. For that matter, it's quite  possible to be a Buddhist & not spend any time thinking about past lives or related topics. \n\nHow do we act to reduce suffering for ourself & others right now? That's what's important. Everything else is ancillary (although eventually we learn how everything can help us as well) \n\nSo, to answer your question, I don't know. Maybe they thought you might be intrigued by the past life concept.\n\nI highly recommend looking more into Buddhism if you are so inclined to wish for more peace, self control & lovingkindness. This is what I have found, as well as a much improved memory!\n\nPeace to all,\n\n;-)
266749
NO!NO!NO! A THOUSAND TIMES NO! THOUGHT FOR A FEW YEARS IT WAS BUT ITS NOT. ONCE YOU DECIDE THAT THE PAST IS THE PAST, WITHOUT LOVE, LIFE SEEMS EMPTY, AND ACTUALLY ALOT MORE FUN WITH LOVE IN IT. I LIKES BEING IN LOVE.
298233
Yes, I experience it, usually when I'm reminded through some event happening (its mostly a very vague reminder) but the memories rush back, and hit home as hard as it just happened the day before. I find myself whispering to myself, "No, no" or some other thing in a vain attempt to somehow make things right in the past. I try not to think about it, but it mostly ruins my mood for that very moment, and when I'm with company, they notice that I space out for a few seconds. In time though, things get better. For me it has, and the occurence of such flashbacks are getting lesser and lesser with time. Talking about it (with the right person) helps a lot. If you have supportive family and friends, thats always a blessing. I give credit to my girlfriend, who has helped me immensely through this.
239980
Best not to worry about the future.\nYou would be far better off dealing with NOW.  The past is just your memories.  The future is possible plans.  You are Here, Now.
232627
As an adult who had a very tragic childhood, but grew up very stabile, I totally agree with you. You have the power, not as a child, but as an adult, to change your life. If you let your past control your future, then you have lost. You have the power inside to change yourself and your perseption of people. It may take some help from professinals but you have to make the first step.\n\n\nFYI: I had been abused everyway known to man and verybadly and I still am a normal, fully functioning adult.
187865
I have in the past, but not anymore.
252765
I've asked that question before and realized that if I answered it, I would have unresolved issues/events I need to deal with. What I am trying to get at is that for myself, if I want to attain contentment, happiness, peace, and free of regrets, then I must accept everything, every event, happening, etc. that has occurred in my life. Come to terms with everything, the past is the past, it is unchangeable, but I reflect upon it to change what I can today, make better for tommorrow, and learn from it. I was 'dealt a less than decent hand', far from normal, and many challenges. I have overcome many osbstacles, weathered many storms of life, and made many mistakes, but I have no regrets and I am at peace with my past. And that is where it stays, in the past, to reflect upon. \n\nSo my answer to your question honestly, is I wouldn't change a thing.
911488
!. What are you willing to do ??? BE VERY  CAREFUL:   Who might be ashamed/regretful either now (our 1st thought) or maybe 15-20 or more years later when all the things wished for now come back to haunt you through the way you got them!
885129
I have had so many stuggles in the past but I think the worst is that..When I think of my past I think of my ex-husband and I ache when I think of all the crap I put up with.I also ache when I think about what the divorce has done to my children.I do smile when I think of how much brighter the future is for me.I guess the past is a good reminder of how to improve my life.I am making a better life for myself and my children.The biggest triggers for me are smell.I have no clue why.