Crossing Over Baggage Free

Oh yes, it’s that time of the year again, when we all get so preoccupied with all the preparations for Christmas and New Year’s Eve that time gets consumed in a flash. Well, some of us still manage to find a slot in our overcrowded schedule to look back and appraise the year which is on its way out. And in doing so, it’s not surprising to find various untouched items on our yearly plan.

Let’s face it, for some of us, déjà vu accurately describes the end of each year, as the pending items on our well intentioned list jump out of the page once again in a serious attempt to induce a guilt trip. If we are to enjoy the festivities, this cycle has to be broken, and the truth is that we are the only ones who can do it.

It’s healthy enough to look back and reflect on the year which is nearly over, but...