2007-12-13 19:01:49 · 11 answers · asked by Ranny A 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
No, it is being cognizant of where we come from and what shaped us that will help us live our futures better. I think that to focus on our present is important and that one can become to focused on the past, but it still plays a significant role in our lives and in our personal make-up.
Good question.
Guardianofthemoon
2007-12-13 19:05:20 · answer #1 · answered by guardianofthemoon 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well - almost; except that forgetting our past leaves us lost in the present.
Often people focus on the past and forget the present.
We should not forget the past to focus on the present. We should remember the past to create a better present.
History should not repeat itself.
2007-12-13 19:10:03 · answer #2 · answered by Temple 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, we cannot completely forget or obliterate our past completly but neither do we need to think of it too much so as not to be able to focus on present. I think that one should think of the good things of the past that gives us pleasure and from the bad things in our past, we can draw that experience to get stronger or be wiser in future.
2007-12-13 19:10:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anna 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
acoording to what we r forgetting.we may need to deal with the past to move on .and forgetting our past is not a healthy thing it cld be useful in need to help others later in life .but we shld indeed focus on our future ,,,i say live for today....... we have seen yesterday....and tommorow will be soon today
2007-12-13 19:20:31 · answer #4 · answered by Psychologist In The House 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we should but we can't. everything we do in the past always comes up in the present. it would be hard to do so.
2007-12-13 19:05:53 · answer #5 · answered by elizabeth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ever heard the phrase- those who [dont learn] from the past are doomed to repeat it.
the actual quote and its author escapes me. but think about it.
should we DWELL on the past? generally, no; move forward, always.
you can not really disregard the past at all. think about it as simply as clothing- or as complex as culture, movies, philosophy, religion, architecture, everything.
it is impossible to 'forget' the past. whats really dangerous, is denying it.
2007-12-13 19:13:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
no you have to remember your past to now your problems and don't fall in it ,in present
2007-12-13 19:11:47 · answer #7 · answered by abood 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Repent and improve. That is the way to growth. If you live in your past mistakes, how can you grow? You will be stuck wallowing in your mire. That is why Christ gave us the law of repentance, so we can move forward.
2007-12-13 19:05:28 · answer #8 · answered by Warren W- a Mormon engineer 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
God gave us eyes on the front of our heads so I think we need to look forward and let the past deal with itself...it's gone and can't be changed!
2007-12-13 20:11:13 · answer #9 · answered by chatticathi52 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
For sure. Just make sure that you remember the lessons that you have learned from your past experiences.
2007-12-13 19:05:02 · answer #10 · answered by uuummk73 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋