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So, when you say you have reservations about something, you’re saying you’re waiting, right? Just like the restaurant, hotel and airline that has your reservation is now waiting on you.

So, you’re waiting. Waiting on what?

I had a rather interesting discussion with a coach friend of mine this evening. We were discussing life and the obstacles we all face, the things that get in our way when we’re trying to create happiness and fulfillment in our lives.

May 27 & 28: How to Minimize the Drama in Your Life Join us this month and learn effective strategies for minimizing the drama in your life, no matter what’s going on.

The Power of One - that we each possess - activated individually and in unison can effect change. We cannot pass on the opportunity to do what’s right, excusing ourselves because we think our lone voice, our lone action won’t make a difference. If we each exercise the Power of One, combined we become a force to be reckoned with.

As long as we turn a blind eye to the injustices we see in our world, rationalizing that ‘little ol’ me can’t change a thing’, we are a part of the problems we witness.

You can be responsible for yourself, hold yourself accountable for your thoughts, words and deeds - all without beating yourself up when you screw up. Accept the fact that you’ll probably always make mistakes. Last time I checked, none of us were perfect, so it’s very likely to happen. But, when it does…

For every choice we make, there are consequences. That’s true for us, our kids, our spouses, our friends, our bosses, our employees - everyone. No one is immune. One of the toughest learning curves we face in life is dealing with consequences - ours and the ones those we care about create. Let me give you an example - and this is a pretty simple situation compared to many situations we face in life.