Which path is the right path?

Today, I have met a close friend and over coffee we have discussed the fact that our lives are running parallel.  We will both eventually come out of it, maybe a little scathed but both stronger due to the support of our better halves.

I need to find a new path, I know this isn't going to be easy especially as my sense of direction is useless.  I think I am currently paralyzed, I do not now what to do but I have time on my side to work it out.  

I think many people have this struggle, often they are on a path that isn't working but for some reason they cannot quit or they want to take a different path but do not know how to begin.

I am not overwhelmed because I have time, I will not choose the wrong path because I have time and If I choose something I do not like I will make a U turn and find another path. 
I know in my heart what I do not want to do, I just don't know currently what I want to do.
Modern life isn't about having something forever, a changing economy means we all need to have a greater degree of flexibility over the course of our life.  In some ways, it seems futile for people to feel pigeonholed into making one choice, as it’s likely there will be many choices as we continue down the road.

When I talk with people who are struggling to choose or find a path, like me they have a reason to be at this cross roads.  I feel slightly embarrassed, ashamed in some way like I have failed but I know that I haven't.

I need to move forward and need to not allow a fear of failure or past ideals stop this. 

If I am honest, finding a new path makes me worry, I fear failure.  If I stick to my current path, I cannot fail so lose my fear.  If I don't choose then I cannot move forward.
Anyone making any sort of change in life naturally feels anxious, having some anxiety does not make the choice wrong. I feel that it is futile to attempt to control the future, I know I need to stay present.

I know many successful people that have changed their path even after failure and they haven't failed again.

The difficulty for me with changing my path is associated with investment in my old one.  I like everyone else, put a lot of effort into achieving goal on that path. 
When you need to or are being forced to change your path, you experience a lot of mixed emotions, you have to accept th situation to allow yourself to move forward, it is absolutely natural to feel sad about letting go of a major part of your past. You know that the time you spent on your old path was not pointles,  You most likely gained skills and insights from your journey that will help you either now or in the future.

Life is extremely rewarding when you are on the right path, every part of it from the journey to the outcome is satisfying. 

I know regardless of the struggle, I have time, I will be myself and I will try my hardest to enjoy every future journey that I will go on.  I will take comfort in my support network and knowing that whatever path I chose if I am not happy I can U turn and start all over.