I don't think that your past should be affected by your future. This is because your past start by pointing out that your ability to envision the future is influenced by your memory from the past. This is because, you tend to use memories of past experiences to predict what your life will be like in the future. It is easier to use your memories when the future you are predicting is very close in time.
Yes and no, in my opinion, it all depends on what the encounter was or the choice you made that would change your future.
Explanation:
If it was a positive encounter or a good choice then definitely but if it was a negative encounter or a bad choice then no. If you were trying to start a business and someone told you that you would fail and your business would never succeed that doesnt mean you should give up all because of that. But if someone were there helping and supporting you along the way then yes let that encourage you, its all about how you look at the situation.
In the heat of the moment, watchmaker Jonathan Dillon unscrewed the dial from Lincoln's watch and engraved a message with a sharp tool. In 1906 at the age of 84, he recalled the message to the New York Times: The first gun is fired. Slavery is dead.
Boosted economic prosperity through expansion of trade especially due to the rapid expansion and development of the 7000 mile silk road. The building of this road ensured that trade in farm produce developed a great deal.