Leave the lost loves behind and get on with your life — A past friend of mine constantly complained about “the one that got away.” Seemed like every day, he’d whine and moan about how terrible his life was and how much better it would have turned out — if only he hadn’t let go of the alleged love of his life. Frankly, I’m not sure that she got away, as much as ran away. …

Your imagination doesn’t have the power to change your life — Think about something you want to happen or appear in your life, and it shall be yours. At least, that’s what proponents of the Secret want you to believe. Apparently, if we trust in the concept of imagining an ideal scenario — with no limits or barriers — somehow the universe will magically and conveniently bring it our way. In my opinion, there’s a glitch in this…

Are you intentionally derailing your future success? — An acquaintance of mine is always stuck in the past. His life view — and the decisions he makes — are the result of constantly re-living experiences that occurred long ago. While he’s a decent, even likeable person, the inability to move forward without first consulting with his inner gypsy about previous events better laid to rest seems to hold…

What will you be thinking about when you approach the end? — Many years ago, I worked for a large corporation. The company manufactured electrical control parts, and my job was to support the salespeople and engineers by reading blueprints, creating a list of components, and pricing out the jobs. The salespeople called on customers, negotiated volume pricing, and managed distributors’ inventory. Our team had several large clients who were loyal…

Other people have no interest in your personal baggage — There seems to be a disappointing trend taking hold in society. Maybe you’ve noticed. What am I talking about? There are lots of folks who are taking a hard pass on assuming any level of responsibility or obligation in their lives. Far too many people are intentionally putting their interests, lives, and futures into the hands of others. …

Why are you standing in the way of having a great life? — Lots of people like to talk about the “big picture.” The term is a reference to having a broad, all-encompassing vision of the multiple and varied aspects that may or may not have an influence on one’s life. Rather than focusing on individual areas such as work, family, relationships, or health, the idea of having a big picture perspective suggests…

5 things you may have forgotten about yourself — As children, we didn’t realize how intuitive we really were. For example, we weren’t afraid of very much and followed our natural curiosities wherever they led. We took chances our parents disapproved of, tried new things, played lots of interesting games, and made friends easily. But as we grew up, we were often cautioned against letting our natural instincts guide…

One small change can make all the difference in your life — There are many holiday memories from my youth — recollections filled with wonder, surprise, and nostalgia. But there’s one particular Christmas day that stands out — the year when my older brother received a train set. I’ll always cherish the look on my brother’s face as he unwrapped his gift that Christmas morning — a priceless expression of excitement and pure joy. After examining the boxes…

A few tips to keep the seductions of the season under control — We’re in the bullseye of the holiday season. Like many folks, you may be caught up in the hustle, bustle, and rush to finish shopping, organize meal plans, and schedule family visits. And if you’re in the throes of making last-minute travel arrangements, your stress point has likely spiked to new levels. Regardless of our best efforts to…