Gallery: Mistakes Are What Make Us Human: 5 Ways to Learn from Past Transgressions

We all have a past, but it is how we deal with it and move ahead with our lives that defines us. Adversity is a fact of life and dealing with experiences in a healthy, productive way ensures that problems are handled in an effective manner. There are phases to getting over transgressions and by acknowledging them and making a conscious effort to not live in the past, it is possible to create a future that is positive and life altering. The following are ways to release yourself and reach a heightened level of happiness.