Many people hold on to the past as a degree of validation as to where they are now. They are also frightened that if they "let go" of the past (you can't forget it) there will be a void and it will cause them to feel that times has been wasted, or what will fill that gap. Life will fill that gap and just because you don't know what's in store is no reason to forfeit your future happiness. FULL version available on catalogue.