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When the Ride of Life Becomes Too Much
Remember to breathe
I’ve always thought of life as an adventure.
Almost like a ride that I’m on, for better or for worse.
Some days, this wild ride takes you to the very top, the mountain peak, where the views are spectacular! You look around from up there and see only clear skies, sunshine, and beauty as far as the eye can see.
But then, what goes up must come down.
Sometimes, without warning, you’re plunged into the depths, and suddenly, your blue sky has become filled with dark, looming clouds. The fog is so thick and the storm is so threatening that you want nothing more than to run for cover. You feel like you’ll get blown away just by stepping outside.
But the truth is, this, too, shall pass.
Nothing lasts forever.
Not every day is going to be easy. Not every day is going to feel light.
The ups and downs are all a part of this thing we call life. They’re an integral part of the human experience.
Without sadness, we wouldn’t recognize joy when it showed up. Without heartbreak, we wouldn’t know what it is to love.