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William Glasser

What happened in the past that was painful has a great deal to do with what we are today, but revisiting this painful past can contribute little or nothing to what we need to do now.

William Glasser

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Our past experiences, especially the painful ones, shape who we have become as individuals. However, focusing too much on those difficult memories does not help us address the challenges or actions required in the present moment.

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