Why I can't walk away...

Principles are a tricky business. Having them means that one is required to follow them when up against a situation that calls for a test of character; this rather vague reference will not be explained, much to your chagrin, but in a moment of reflection tonight, I have reached the conclusion that doing what's right isn't always the best thing, and yet choices are dwindling.

I don't want to lose something very precious to me, even though I know that I haven't the strength to bear it as I have in the past, but my principles have forced my hand. In the game of life, it's sink or swim, and life seems to have called my bluff. So if this cryptic message makes sense, I'm all in, for the long haul.