To be strong or otherwise.

There has been some touchy something's in the air around here lately. Topics that no one wants to broach or confront. It's everywhere and in every relationship it seems. It's so hard for people to come right out and say what they mean... or mean what they say. Hard to decide which side of the fence they will stay on.. the side of facing things and being strong to stick with each good decision, or the side that's not sure about anything because they can't make a decision.. I know I find myself in this boat sometimes. It's nice when you can't pander to yourself in this state anymore though. Something comes up where there's real road choices to make. You know the whole fork in the road thing. It's hard to decide who you're going to be- it just is. You have to stand back from all influences and think hard. Think hard about where you want to be... where will these decisions lead you, what kind of person will they turn you into, how will they affect those you love, how will they affect those who look up to you without you even knowing? The list is endless. It's all about growing and maturing really. It's not easy. No one said it would be. And it IS necessary.