I suppose it would be awful Pollyannaish to say there is merit in stepping out on a path on faith -- that making a choice, sticking to it, banishing second-questioning self doubts, and having faith that it all works out in the end... would be over the top :)

Yet, I believe it and I've yet to be proven wrong.

I know that you've got some things many people never have the good fortune to have -- a loving spouse and good marriage, friends who care (waving), a good dose of innate intelligence and common sense, many talents -- but most of all, did I mention a good marriage and loving spouse? :) Do you know how rare that is, and how lucky it makes those of us in good relationships? I know I feel lucky about that, when I think about it.

But I think the biggest thing is really, make a choice and go for it. Banish the doubts and self-questioning after you've made a decision as much as you can and don't play what-if head games with yourself. In the end, it really does all work out. But then, you know I am an incurable optimistic Pollyanna, right? :)