The Eleusinian Method and The Philosopher's Way

Ralf wanted to release himself from his past but had two problems. Firstly, he didn't know what that problem was and secondly, he didn't know how to get rid of whatever was holding him back. It was driving him to despair. After being introduced to The Instructor, Ralf, with his new friends, Steve and Maria, learnt how to release the past bounds, giving them mental freedom. They were introduced to the Minor and Major Mysteries, Hermeticism and Stoicism the Greeks developed and used for several thousand years.
Doing something specific doesn't guarantee our wants in life but doing nothing usually ensures us less in return. The choice we have is whether we decide to take responsibility for the consequences we create or to let them take control of us through unregulated thoughts and fantasies. If that is the case, wouldn't it be better to act and influence ourselves accordingly and be selective in which way we want our life journey to go instead of reliving past events that no longer exist? Easier said than done.
What would you do if you were in Ralf's situation?