Wow you clearly spent a lot of time on this post.

I completely agree that repeating past mistakes is a choice we make, but I think its not just uncomfortable to acknowledge our failures, mistakes and errors, it literally pains us I think. Which is why self-reflection, although pivotal, is often avoided. And I would argue the degree to which we use self-reflection, meditation or prayer (all aimed at reviewing our choices) is the degree to which we are capable of identifying, admitting and then working on our failures.

But that's tough, so we don't usually do it.

Great post. Have a great day!