You’re faced with two problematic options. There’s no easy answer, but a search for the right one takes you into uncharted waters.

Despite all the backbiting and buck passing, colleagues still want to see the best person win. Prove to them that you’re that person.

Turning the other cheek isn’t easy when you’re feeling under fire but if you take the high road then others will follow.

You won’t get to the top traveling the well-beaten path. If you want to scale the heights then you need to make your own way.

Every now and again it’s wise to go back and touch base with friends just to make sure everyone’s still simpatico. This is one of those times.

You have more questions than answers right now, but that’s good because it allows you to reconnect with yourself on a deep and profound level.