We each have a past that has contributed to the person that we are today. But those events and experiences do not define who you are or limit your future. It was only a starting point. You have the power to decide where you go from this day forward. With hard work and dedication, you can build any life that you desire.
Our past holds the blueprints of all of our trials and failures. It stores a wealth of information, and a lot of pain too. But if we learn from all of our mistakes, then we will have access to valuable life-altering and life-changing information without the pain.
We will also have more wisdom, understanding, patience, etc, and all of what it takes to improve us and our lives. Then we can help others to improve their lives too.