"実際のところ、過去から逃れることはできません。"

Your past is like your shadow—it follows you everywhere. You can't escape it, no matter how fast you run or how far you go. This idea suggests that whatever has happened before in your life, the experiences, the mistakes, the successes, they all shape who you are now and influence your future.

Think about it—every decision you’ve made, every corner you’ve turned, it all adds up. You can't just erase it or pretend it didn’t happen. Even if you move to a new city, change your name, and start fresh, your past is still there, just in the background.

Take, for example, the life of someone like Robert Downey Jr. He’s a great case in point. This guy had a rough patch—struggles with addiction, legal issues, rehab. But look at him now, one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars. He didn’t run from his past, he faced it head-on. He took those experiences, learned from them, and used them to fuel his comeback. If he’d tried to run from it or bury it, he probably wouldn’t have made the same triumphant return. His past, as messy as it was, became a part of his story—a story of redemption and resilience.

Now, how can you apply this? Simple, really. Don’t ignore your past. Reflect on it. Learn from it. If there are things you’re not proud of, confront them. Own up to your mistakes. Talk about them with someone you trust. If there are things you are proud of, recognize how they have helped shape your strengths. Use both your failures and successes to guide your future decisions.

Here’s a scenario to illustrate this. Imagine you’re at a new job. You want to impress your boss, show that you’re capable and reliable. But there’s this one thing eating away at you—an old job where you got fired for missing deadlines. You could try to hide it, pretend it never happened. But what if, instead, you faced it? You could talk to your new boss about what happened, what you learned from it, and how you’ve changed your approach to work since then. That’s powerful stuff. It shows growth, maturity, and self-awareness. And that’s something bosses tend to respect.

So, next time you’re tempted to run from something in your past, stop and think. Instead of running, face it. Embrace it. Let it be a part of your growth journey. It’s not easy, but it’s worth it. After all, our pasts are part of who we are—and they’re not going anywhere.