It's amazing when one has friends that will listen to you. Even better when they know you almost as well as you know yourself and that are able to assist you in balancing your perspective. It's a gift, really.

There is not a day that goes by that I do not consider myself lucky to have such friends.

Last night, I met my friend and spilled my guts about what is making me happy and what was creating frustration and confusion in my life. This friend can listen and sum it all up in a matter of minutes - even though we haven't seen each other in a long time. I've now got an external "voice of reason". Not afraid to tell it from the best perspective, I truly am glad to be friends.

For months now, I've been pondering over my thoughts and have yet to come up with any concrete decisions. I've been floudering on a particular issue and after talking to my dear friend, have realized that I've been wasting my time. What I was looking for would most likely not be found in the direction that I've been heading and the sad truth is, I've got to start in a new one. As much as I don't really like change, I know that it is best just to change course and things will be much less complicated.

So, my tack is slowly changing and things look brighter already.