1 + 1 = No Sum

I've heard, or read, that we are just the sum of our experiences. If that's the case, then every decision we make and every reaction we have is based on our past. Which isn't always a good thing. Our past might have taught us hurt, rejection, fear, inadequacy, distrust, disgust, hatred, etc. So why, on Earth, would we want our present reactions and decisions to be based on such things?

What if we could look at each moment as an individual entity, because really they are, and react to that moment from the present and not get the past involved at all. It would take some separation of conscious and subconscious thought, but I think it's possible.

What is best for me right this second? If I know nothing of fear, rejection, etc...what will I do right now?

It's all part of being who we want to be. It's part of molding ourselves into our ideals. The past is gone. Really all we have, ever, is RIGHT FREAKING NOW.