Question: Is it important for people to remember the past?

@Shavkat (141906)

Philippines

August 2, 2023 4:19am CST

There is nothing wrong if we linger the memories from the past. It is how we mold to a better version of ourselves. If they turned to a bad situation, it is their personal choice. Either way, it changed our lives. Moreover, it is not healthy to dwell in the past. What's your take about this concern? Image Credit: revdaveharvey.com

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@lazydaizee (6732)

• United Kingdom

2 Aug 23

I think it is a good thing to remember lessons we learned in the past so that we do not make the same mistakes again. I like to remember happy times when life was much different to how it is now.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

2 Aug 23

You said it right. Looking back from the past is fine, it can bring back the old memories. We had learned so many things in the past and they can be used at present.

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@Marilynda1225 (91013)

• United States

2 Aug 23

I always try to remember the past but look ahead to the future. Learn from the mistakes but don't dwell on them

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

2 Aug 23

You said it on point. We can look back and remember things had learned. Moving on is the key of being a better person.

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@AmbiePam (120533)

• United States

2 Aug 23

I completely agree. It makes no sense not to move on from yesterday.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

2 Aug 23

Thanks for agreeing. It is not a good thing if not moving on. There is something wrong if they cannot do it.

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@Tampa_girl7 (54714)

• United States

2 Aug 23

I try not to dwell on my bad memories, but I love to reminisce on the good ones. I’ve been blessed to have more good then bad.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

2 Aug 23

I like that. We can reminise the happy thoughts than the bad ones.

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@wolfgirl569 (135583)

• Marion, Ohio

2 Aug 23

We need to remember so we don't repeat the mistakes

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

2 Aug 23

I agree with you. We need to learn the big lessons from the mistakes and not to do them again.

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@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

2 Aug 23

It's good to remember, but not dwell on it.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

3 Aug 23

I totally agree with you.

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@snowy22315 (208746)

• United States

3 Aug 23

Yes, those who don't remember the past are bound to repeat it.

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@jstory07 (148701)

• Roseburg, Oregon

4 Aug 23

I try to only have good memories of the past.

@Rashnag (30597)

• Surat, India

9 Aug 23

I feel one can remember the good memories of past but shouldn't dwell on the bad ones.