The people we are today is a direct reflection of the experiences of our past.
Every person we have met, every activity we have been involved with has shaped who we are.
Understanding the source of some of the key lessons we have taken out of life is a great help in realising why we do what we do – so what has shaped you?
Think about some of the people who have been significant in your life – what effect did they have on you?
Maybe you had a great teacher at school, who really believed in you, and now you know you can do anything you put your mind to!
Or maybe your parents were madly in love and now you have attracted that same thing into your life because you believe that’s how it should be.
Yes, it’s true that some influences can be negative too – but if you focus on the negative, you will bring about negativity into your life – and nobody wants that!
What we should focus on when presented with a challenging situation, is the lesson and the growth we get from it.
Often, our most painful experiences leave us with the most education – it’s all about how you look at it.
So if you ever find yourself wondering why you do what you do, take a look back to your past, have a look at what’