How to Face your Past?

Hi, I think that a lot of the emotional problems that are experienced from time to time can be traced back to an earlier time of deep hurt. Things that can not be changed because they are gone. The only thing we can change is the present, which in turn effects the future. But we can change how we look at the past. Whether this be the mistakes we have made or the pain that others have causes us, we can choose to look at it in a different light or perspective. We could choose to love our lives and thank the powers that be for the learning experiences of our past. We can understand that we wouldn't be where we are if it wasn't for the past. We are where we are meant to be. When I look at things this way I find it easier to face my past. I don't have tolet the same old emotions hold me back from realizing my true potential. We all have the potential to be happy, right now.