Your past may come alive for you today if you find yourself assessing the effect it has had on your present life. You may experience a sudden insight that links an event from your personal history with your current situation, or you may feel introspective and be compelled to look into your past for answers to personal questions. Consider setting aside time to take a mental journey into your past. If you have kept journals or keepsakes from years gone by, these may help you recall past circumstances in all of their emotional complexity. You may discover that a single event or encounter that you have yet to resolve in your mind has been arresting your progress. If you have difficulty finding links between your past and present today, consulting a trusted loved one who has taken life's journey with you for some time now may aide you.

Learning from your past experiences is one of the most effective ways to make soul-satisfying decisions. Your past holds a key that can unlock some of the reasons for your present motivations. When you can recognize the way your personal history has influenced your choices, you free yourself to make decisions with a clean slate. Familiarizing yourself with the path you have taken can shape the path you will take because you can guide yourself away from previous errors and toward new opportunities. It can also help you decide which risks are worth taking this time around. By delving into your past today, you can come face-to-face with what is driving you.