<h4>A Word on Advice</h4>

Sigh. Advice.

So often we receive it without warrant. Sometimes we'll go looking for it, but only the stuff that supports our decision. Then other times we take that advice and think later maybe it was wrong.

I've found advice is often predictable, and mostly unhelpful. And boy, people love to hand it out, don't they. What's worse? I love to hear advice. I look for it. I share my most personal, gut wrenching situations with too many people so I can hear their response. It's like I need the majority behind me before I can act on my own.

I've just figured all of this out. I know best. The only advice I should be seeking is that from the people who know me best, who can anticipate a decision I will make and guide me to it. Sometimes their opinions will intercede just a bit, but mostly they want me to feel happy with whatever I choose.

Advice is a dangerous thing for people like me, so easily swayed by others' opinions.

How do you feel about advice? Does it help or hinder you? Or perhaps you're impervious? (Jealous!)