Rear view driving

Why is it that we constantly look in the rear view mirrors to be a defensive driver?  If constantly looking in the mirrors makes us a better defensive driver then why doesn't looking in our past a better person? We constantly are so concerned about what our past was like to defend our current purpose.   You past does NOT reflect your purpose today.  The same way climbing a ladder doesn't not help you get to next rung by looking down at your last step.  We don't learn from our past. We continue to make the same mistakes, repeatedly at every step.  You would think that we would see it coming, but maybe we are too busy looking backwards to be able to be more defensive.  Defensive is not the goal. We do not need to try to chase away people or run away from people.  We need to show love, hope and mercy!  The more we show, the more we will receive the same. 

This only happens when you are looking forward.  Moving forward! Paying attention to the forward than the backward.  Let's love like there's no tomorrow and drive like there's only today!  Use your eyes not your mirror.