Wow.

There are some things in the world that a person just expects to remain constant. Some things have always been the way they are, and the chances of them changing seems very slim. I mean, there’s always that possibility, don’t get me wrong, but you figure it is so remote it will never happen. You assume it’s rock solid.

Then someone goes and changes things on you. That someone knows what I’m talking about (if you don’t know right now what I’m talking about, it’s not you). And before you get all weirded out by this, finish reading. It’s not that I think change is a bad thing, in fact it can be quite wonderful. I really don’t know what to think yet. First one change, then another (a big one!) is revealed and suddenly the picture becomes much larger than previously thought. And everything is different. Or is it? Maybe it is still very much the same. It’s hard to digest it all, and I really haven’t decided what I think yet.

I’m sorry for those of you that don’t know what this is about. It probably makes absolutely no sense. Maybe that’s even true for those that do know…Anyway, I guess my point is that nothing in life should be taken for granted. Those pillars in your life that you think will always stand tall, someone might come in and knock them over one day. Now maybe those pillars were blocking a beautiful view and it’s actually a wonderful thing that they are gone. On the other hand, perhaps they were holding up the roof, and now it’s threatening to collapse.

One more thing. Believe in your friends. And more importantly, don’t give your friends a reason not to believe in you. Trust that you can tell them anything without fear of being judged, but that you’ll get an honest opinion and friendly advice in return. Don’t let all that other…stuff…hold you back, whatever it may be. If you’re lucky, they’ll return the favor.