Life, with it's ups and downs, is a roller coaster. You've heard the analogy, you know it's true. Now let me explain to you one more aspect of that analogy that rings true as well.

For those of you who have ever experienced the thrill of a roller coaster ride you know there are two general reactions. First you have the fear stricken who grasps to the seat questioning why on earth they even got on the ride. And second you have the enthusiast seeking to enjoy every moment with their arms up high.

I've been both.

When you go through the ride with eyes closed tight and knuckles white from hanging on, you can't enjoy it. Well, not fully. Instead you're too full of fear at what might happen that you don't get the thrill.

Meanwhile the person next to you is fully trusting and waves their arms in the air from start to finish to gain the entire experience of the thrill. They trust the seat to hold them and keep them safe that they aren't relying on their ability to hold tight. Their ride is pure enjoyment whether they're climbing the hill, thrown through a loop, or headed full speed downhill.

All it comes down to is a decision; are you going to surrender to the ride in trust to enjoy the entire ride, or are you going to go through it in fear and only enjoy the ride after you're home and safe?

I don't see life being any different.

From here on out I'm determined to enjoy every part of life; the ups, the downs, the loops, and the twists. Here's to raising my hands in the air in trust and surrender.

Who's with me?

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