The past does not define the future from "summary" of Wild (Oprah's Book Club 2.0 Digital Edition) by Cheryl Strayed
The mistakes I’d made were necessary. They were just part of who I was at the time, and they didn’t have to dictate who I would become in the future. I realized that I could choose to let go of the shame and regret that weighed me down. I could learn from my past experiences and use them to grow stronger and wiser. As I hiked along the Pacific Crest Trail, I came to understand that the past was behind me, while the future lay ahead. I couldn’t change what had happened before, but I could shape what was to come. I didn’t have to be defined by my past actions or circumstances. I had the power to create a new story for myself, one that was filled with hope, resilience, and courage. Each step I took on the trail was a symbol of my determination to move forward, leaving behind the burdens of the past. I embraced the unknown future with open arms, knowing that I had the strength and resolve to face whatever challenges lay ahead. I refused to be held back by the mistakes I’d made or the hardships I’d endured. I was free to write my own destiny, guided by the lessons I’d learned along the way. The past was a part of me, but it didn’t have to control me. I had the power to shape my own future, to create a life that was true to my deepest aspirations and desires. I was no longer bound by the constraints of my past, but free to forge a new path forward. The past was a teacher, not a jailer, and I was ready to embrace the boundless possibilities that lay ahead.
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