Bridge of Skills is written for you. It is the beginning of a journey of self-discovery which will leave each reader to their own destination. It is a guidebook to creating new paths of choice for the reader and possibly those they care about. The tools and skills are presented, not by someone who has all the answers and proven procedures, but rather in a simple to read manner that will allow the reader to make their own decisions as to the worth of each piece of advice. The lessons and ideas inside have been learned, used and proven to work by ordinary people on a daily basis. Presented in a conversational tone, the reader will know they are not alone in their feelings and are understood. -Examine the advantages to living one day at a time. Learn to put the past where it belongs, and keep the future where it belongs while living in the moments of today. -Learn to find and see that you are unique and how to trust and believe in yourself. -Find encouragement in stepping from one place in life to another as well as how to deal with what appear to be obstacles in your way. -Improve communication with people that join you in life through the use of listening, communication, love and understanding. -Make choices you can feel are more responsible, thought out or logical for you. -Experience feelings, learn why they surface for you and then gather ideas of how you can better cope with them when they arise. -Discover the importance of caring for yourself first so you can better care for others.