It is the NOW; that it is critical; and from whence our future turns; and for all 'intents and purposes' our past; is just that. We need to deal with today's realities so as to 'best' move forward.
It is the NOW; that it is critical; and from whence our future turns; and for all ‘intents and purposes’ our past; is just that.
***The question was about the past, so I answered it.