Happy Valentine's Day, everyone. Now, I know today isn't the happiest of days for those who are still on a quest to find Mr. or Ms. Right. And to them I say: Don't fret. It's not the end of the world. You'll find the right person when the time is right. I was actually in your shoes at one point. In the days leading up to the holiday every year, I wanted to lock myself in my room, bury my head under a pillow, and fall asleep until February 15. The commercials, the decorations, the balloons, the flowers, the heart-shaped boxes of chocolates: It was all so torturous! "Why can't I be with someone special on Valentine's Day like so many people I know?" I asked myself wistfully. Thankfully, my dry spell came to an end in 2005, when I hooked up with the woman I would end up marrying years later. Eventually, it hit me: I would not have been so melancholic over being single had I not: Thought that a partner would "complete me": Lit...

I may not know you personally, but I do know for a fact that you're a wonderful person. How do I know this, you ask? Because you have something great to offer the world, whether it's your radiant smile, an impressive talent, or your generous nature. While we each have our flaws, it's our strengths -- our positive attributes -- that shape our legacy. You make people in your life happy, whether it's your friends, spouse, or children. People look up to you. People see you as brightening their day. There's no one else in the world exactly like you. You ought to take pride in your uniqueness, not feel compelled to change just to appease someone else. You are capable of achieving amazing things. Never doubt yourself. Never feel as though you're beneath anyone else. You deserve happiness and success as much as the next person. But success doesn't simply come knocking at your door. You have to work hard in order to enjoy the fruits of achievement. Me...

If you're like me, there are at least a handful of songs and/or movies that hold a special place in your heart. We associate certain songs and movies with fond moments and times in our lives. Examples may include: The first movie you saw with an ex or your current partner A song that was played at your high school prom A song that you'd sing with your friends at summer camp Songs or movies that came out while you were in college, presumably a relaxed and carefree epoch in your life A song or movie that came out during other defining periods in your life, e.g., while you were serving in the war or traveling around the country. Songs and movies can take us back in time. Perhaps you've noted that a certain song or movie first came out before you had kids, converted to Judaism, began working for your current employer, or bought your two-story house. Indeed, some songs and movies lead us to compare an older version of ourselves (when they were first released) to ...