But because we move forward by looking back; such retrospective way of living brings a caution to the new steps we make. Yet even as we bravely say not to look back and barge forward, no matter the reasons telling us to do so, do we still find ourselves peeking over our shoulder from time to time.

The yardstick of success, of how much we've grown is still right there, behind us.

I guess when we say lets continue onward and not look back, we're just reminding ourselves not to dwell, not to linger. Because scars still bleed if you keep going at them.

Of course if someone else helps cover that scab, it will be wonderful; but that is not how things will work out. But that someone can do other stuff too, especially to take your mind of it. now, that's a whole lot better isn't it.

Yet how often do we let anyone, less someone, in?