History is exactly that, history. It’s behind us and it doesn’t exist anymore, except in our memories, which makes it real for some. Still, for others, it’s not something to consider very much. But what if looking back can be a good thing? For many, looking back at their past is a way to figure out what worked, what didn’t work and what might work instead.
1. We all make mistakes, and looking back on them and reassessing our past decisions can help us with the decisions we have to make in the present for our future. Our experiences are what form us, so it’s only natural to pull answers from them to help us out if need be.
2. Looking back can also help us know ourselves more, by noticing how we’ve evolved as human beings. Questions like “Where did we come from?”, “What did we inherit?”, and “How was culture and society then, compared to now?”, can help us understand how we got to where we are now.
3. Looking back on history can also help us understand the changes that were made to create the world we live in today. Like mentioned before, each person is shaped by their own experiences. If we aren’t aware of the history that formed each and every one of us, we can’t fully understand the changes that were made and were necessary for human evolution.
4. One of the most important reasons to look back on history is to learn from it because history does repeat itself. If we look back, reassess, get to know ourselves more, and understand the changes that were necessary, we can avoid huge mistakes.
Reading books on some prominent figures in history can help us understand how life was in the past, how it is now, and how it got from there to here. Take Charlotte Mason, by Margaret A. Coombs, for example. This book is about an English woman at the turn of the 20th century who influenced education and educators everywhere, dedicating her life to creating a liberal curriculum for all, and paving the way for students with her motto: “I am, I can, I ought, I will.” Even to this day, the “Charlotte Mason method” is used in education. Reading this book will open your mind to how things worked at that time and how it differs from and relates to now. At our website www.longagos.com, you can find more interesting books on people of the past and delve deep into a world that paved the way for us. Go back in time...you may be surprised at what you find.
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