I love how art is so open to interpretation.
I have an enlightened friend, @quinneaker, who once told me he was intentionally leaving behind his memories. I didn't really get it at the time as I was in the process of writing a book about my life for my children. But then I began to realize over time that he was right (as he always is!!!). Memories and things from the past often hold us back as we become entangled in them, wrap our identity around them, and are unknowingly controlled by them. History runs deep within our psyche, embedded ideas, thoughts, fears and limitations. We must let go and die to the past, before we can be reborn to the present.

Thanks for giving us the opportunity to question! Bless.