Perspective

I got a phone call from a friend tonight. We talked about this last month and he had lots to say. I value his insight and listen to him. His perspective was as refreshing as usual, and as frustrating as usual. I learned a lot and was quite thoughtful afterwards.

Getting some perspective has been difficult lately. I have been busy and I was ill at the same time. I would wake up and take care of what needed to be done. Then I would let myself feel whatever emotions needed cleansing and then sleep. Not every day was painful but being tied down by necessity and illness seemed to be slowly smothering me. I reacted by reaching out to my friends and coworkers. It worked and I made it through my cold and depression.

I was starting to gain some perspective before my friend called. He helped clarify things. Now I need to think about changes I want to make in my life. I need reasonable, attainable, changes that will build on what I have learned.

One benefit I have to making change is my age. I have my experience and learned skills to help me. Mistakes have taught me well. I may wish for fantasy sometimes but need reality. I have worked so hard to get where I am.

So I sit contemplating my new perspective and think about change.

Why do friends have to be so damn right sometimes?