Past and Present

A lot of our reactions to situations are conditioned by our past experiences. If someone treats us kindly, we learn to treat others kindly. If we have been cheated by a stranger, we would always view a stranger with suspicion. When we experience rejection, we become more careful not to face the hurt again. If we examine our past experiences, we can always find links that explain the way we are now. It is a learned behaviour. Consciously or otherwise, we all learn from our experiences.