Roller Coasters

I've always thought that roller coasters are a great metaphor for how our lives so often look. The best of them are fast, have lots of twists and turns, as well as flips, highs and lows. They're all about extremes and an outpouring of emotions. However, when our lives start to take a similar shape, the ride isn’t nearly as fun and exciting. In fact, after running the course a few times too many, we feel sick and simply want off. But the tracks for this roller coaster are rarely looped. They just keep going and going and going, with no real end in sight. So instead, we must learn to cope with the ride and to find enjoyment while we’re on it.

Lately, I’ve really been feeling the affects of this roller coaster type journey. It seems as though the twists and turns, and the highs and lows just keep coming without any real opportunity to slow down. I’m left with no choice other then to stay on course and to hope for an upcoming plateau.

I also find assurance in knowing that the tracks are secure, they’ve been looked over by the best engineer. So I’m not about to fall off, nor do I need to jump off. I simply need to remain seated and to hold on tight.