intersections

A fork in the road. Which way to go?

Of course loyalty is in play. Principles. Ideals.

It is not so very difficult to stay true when the only choice is to adhere to, or to betray, your values.

But what of conflicting loyalties?

What of different principles that run to cross purposes?

When at these intersections of life, what shall we betray? What loyalties and principles are inviolate? Which are disposable?

Often the only way to choose is to move in the direction that hurts less.

Make that choice and live with the consequences. Accept the pain along with the joy.

These stresses and difficulties are simply the bumps and jostles of a life well spent.

And such is life.