What a terribly fickle person I am. Up one day, down the next. Exalting in the breath of the wind one moment, swirling in darkness the next. I’m on a self-propelled roller coaster, my path dictated one track at a time. Sometimes many tracks are laid in quick succession as the coaster takes a dive, and other times the tracks are laid carefully and slowly as I ascend toward the skies, sometimes only to plummet again leaving my stomach lurching and my heart gasping for understanding. Every once in a while I hit a straightaway and the wind churns to tornado speeds; my breath is snatched from my throat before my lungs have a chance to enjoy the oxygen needed to sustain my body. The exhilarating, breakneck pace never lasts long and is usually followed by a period (a day, a few days; it’s always different) of slowness and recuperation.
Is this life? Is this normal?
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May 20, 2006 at 2:40 p05
lindsayg
I think being on a rollercoaster through life is normal. Funny because I made a post about wanting off the rollercoaster a week or so ago…
I know what you mean though.
May 20, 2006 at 2:40 p05
Ta'Mar
Yes…I think it’s normal
I remember and often feel the same
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May 26, 2006 at 2:40 p05
Erica
I’m the same way! I always thought it wasn’t normal too… I’m glad you’re going to help us pack! See you then!
May 26, 2006 at 2:40 p05
niza
i miss you.
May 26, 2006 at 2:40 p05
obahsomah
Sure loved meeting you last week! Hope you had your down-time!
May 26, 2006 at 2:40 p05
stacijoy
Thanks for the relating thoughts everyone!
Lindsay, we need to talk soon!
Ta’Mar, thanks for stopping by.
Erica, you are a bundle of life and loveliness.
I will see you in a couple of days!
Niza, I miss you too. You were one of my favorite parts of being at Origins; you brought peace to my soul somehow. Can’t wait to see you and your family this weekend. Either Sunday or Monday… we’ll talk!
Deana, so fun to meet you. Are you recovered from all the craziness? I’ve had some rest and down time now and it’s been soooo good!
May 30, 2006 at 2:40 p05
rosekat
i used to think , “the roller coaster is not normal, but it’s my life and my life isn’t normal..”
now i kind of think, ” what’s normal?”.
and i hang on tight.
hopefully, at some point, i’ll throw my hands in the air, since i already know that’s the best way to enjoy the ride.