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bluidkiti · 09-21-2013, 08:53 AM

September 22

Learn From the Past

Reflecting on the past can be either constructive or destructive. Ruminating about something that cannot be undone, or indulging in remorse and guilt, is futile. Since undoing the past is impossible, harping on it and flagellating ourselves does nothing except absorb scarce time and energy. But looking at the mistakes of the past simply to avoid repeating them is constructive. Recognizing our vulnerabilities so that we may be on guard helps prevent repetition of errors. This reflection is not depressing because we look forward to positive achievements. Memories are the key not to the past but to the future.

09-21-2013, 08:53 AM	#22
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 70,608	September 22 Learn From the Past Reflecting on the past can be either constructive or destructive. Ruminating about something that cannot be undone, or indulging in remorse and guilt, is futile. Since undoing the past is impossible, harping on it and flagellating ourselves does nothing except absorb scarce time and energy. But looking at the mistakes of the past simply to avoid repeating them is constructive. Recognizing our vulnerabilities so that we may be on guard helps prevent repetition of errors. This reflection is not depressing because we look forward to positive achievements. Memories are the key not to the past but to the future. __________________ "No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K. When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time! God says that each of us is worth loving.