Thought provoking post, W. I spend too much time wallowing around in the past. When I first tried to stop drinking, regrets led me back to alcohol many times. It was simply too painful to confront my past. Finally, I got very tired of sabotaging myself by keeping one foot in yesterday. I still have to work hard to stay in the present, but it's getting better. I like the book suggestions.
I also like what ZeldaFan said. We wouldn't be who we are today if not for the road we've travelled (...and we are pretty fantastic
).