Wednesday, August 04, 2010

Roller Coaster of Life

The iPhone has a crazy app called "Roller Coaster." The app simulates the wild, visual experience of one of my favorite amusement park rides. 


Life can be a bit like being on a constant roller coaster- the ups, downs, all arounds, and ups again. It's true of stock markets, politics, human emotions, you name it. Even love has it's twists and turns along with it's highs and lows.


History and human nature suggest that things probably won't change much as time goes on. Perhaps it is best just to sit back, throw our arms up in the air (giving thanks to God that we're alive) and enjoy the wild ride.


If you have an iPhone, you might consider downloading the app as a spiritual 'therapy tool'. The next time you're little coaster car takes a hard right turn or begins a nasty descent, play with your little app and be encouraged that what goes down usually goes up again- and there are a few wonderful pauses in the ride when the car actually jeaks backward- moments provided for catching one's breath.

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