One who trusts in H'shem is revered by the king and by the most respected of men; even the animals and stones seek to do his will. pg 357
Daily Halacha
According to basic halachah it is permitted to change the designation of pots or cutlery from meat to dairy (or vice-versa) through hagalah, since when performed correctly, it 'purges the taste" which was absorbed in the utensil . After hagalah, the utensil is considered "new" and may be used for either meat or dairy regardless of how it was used previously. It is, however, not preferred,