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You never know what will happen in any given day. Circumstances, like the weather, change rapidly. I was reminded of this yesterday as I drove off to get my haircut. I dialed my phone as I got in the car to talk with a business associate with whom I hadn't spoken for a while. This person and I have in common a business where we compete with one another ... but we're still friends! I was asking her for help on a particular situation, but what came after my request was the biggest surprise.

She suggested that we should consider an alliance between our two companies, which, in light of the economy was a welcome thought. So welcome it was, that I immediately jumped at the idea and agreed, at her suggestion, to meet for lunch tomorrow, Friday. If it works out, an alliance between our two companies would be very powerful and potentially helpful to righting my ship. Mind you, it is just talk at this point, but hope suddenly appeared on the horizon, like rain clouds rumbling across the plains to water the arid, desert sands. Unexpected, but no less welcome, no matter the outcome.

I think this is both cause for rejoicing, but also reason to always look to today and, less so, tomorrow. No matter how bad it all gets circumstances will change. The storm will pass and sunlight will return. It may take many long, cold, stormy days, but change will occur. Never, ever, quit. You never know what is just ahead, just around the corner.

I'll let you know on Friday how it all turns out.