It’s only sometimes that we learn when we think back – whether we actually learn depends on the present-moment mind. We often recall past experiences, but how many times does understanding arise?

If the state of mind is defilement, no understanding arises – when we reflect with lots of emotion, wrong view is reflecting.

Understanding only arises when wisdom recalls experiences.

The present state of mind is more important – when wisdom and awareness are present, then you can learn something.