having wonderful relationships in which you can give and receive love. It means having a purposeful existence and a reason to get up every morning. 
This book is a collection of highly personal and hopefully insightful essays and observations that will enable me to share with you what I have learned. Some are short and some are long. There is no formulaic approach used in writing this book. I try to say what I feel needs to be said; no more or no less. This isn't a how-to-book, although it contains many specific strategies and techniques to improve your life. This is a book that addresses the real issues in life: your perception of yourself and how to change it in a positive way, your awareness of reality and learning to understand what is really happening and grasping the real reasons you are stuck in a life or existence that  isn't working for you.
You are bombarded daily with opportunities to improve your life. However, if you lack the awareness to recognize opportunities or don't possess the courage to pursue them, you will remain stuck. If you are devoid of self confidence, blocked by fear, suffer from excessive worry or  lack good risk taking skills life will be perceived as a somewhat hopeless and cruel struggle. As Pogo said " We have met the enemy and he is us".
   When you begin to identify, acknowledge and deal with the real issues, life becomes grander and a joy to live. A good analogy is going from watching a show on an old black and white 12" TV set to viewing the same show on a 24" colored TV. You will never again be satisfied with your old TV set. A commitment to personal growth will change your life and give you insights that won't allow you to be comfortable with being stuck and living a stale, stagnant life.
I wish you the best. I am rooting for you and want to help you realize your potential in every facet of your existence.                                                                                                                                                                       
                                                                      Riley