You may feel inclined to search for insights in your existence today. Though you may currently be living through intensely challenging or intriguing circumstances, your first impulse will likely be to seek understanding in either your family history or your own past. As you gradually come to understand the patterns that have likely contributed to your development as an individual, you may be surprised to find that there are behavioral or mental patterns you have unwittingly replicated in your present-day experiences. An additional period of introspection can help you identify these and then determine those you want to retain and those you would prefer to let go of today.

All we have accomplished and experienced in our lives can serve as potential sources of wisdom and insight, provided we are willing to examine these aspects of our existence without judging ourselves too harshly. Many people hesitate to look back over their experiences because they fear having to regard themselves at an earlier stage of development. If we recognize that our mistakes were merely another part of our individual evolution, however, we can learn from our foibles, imbuing them with renewed value. While the wisdom we acquire in this manner may need to be distilled within the context of our current existence, our understanding of our relationship with the world is broadened immeasurably by our introspection. Insightful examination of the life you embark upon today will help you better comprehend the forces that are playing active roles in your development.