When we look back at the days gone by, the recent as much as the distance past we see that we are different because we have changed. All events, good or difficult help us to grow in wisdom and to become stronger in character and hopefully a better person. All of life is for learning to discover our strengths as much as our abilities as we let go of our weaknesses. Backwards looking takes us forward on to the next day, the next stage of our growth and the gathering of wisdom. Ultimately one day we will once again look back and perhaps smile at our achievements and giggle at our mistakes.