“Life is like a roller coaster. It has it ups and
downs; but it is your choice to scream or enjoy the ride.”
- unknown
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Life is like a roller coaster and we are all are on the same ride. All of us experience life's ups and downs; no one is immune. You might ask, “Why must we endure a roller coaster life?” It is because our roller coaster life is prescribed by law. Everything in nature is obedient to law, including behavior. A roller coaster life is dictated by one of nature’s law; the Law of Opposites. The Law of Opposites dictates that there are "two opposing sides to everything in nature; "there is no "in" without an "out." You can't have a "left" without a "right." There is no "up" without a "down."
Roller coasters are designed with lifts (ups) and drops (downs). The up and downs are referred to as "hills." Navigating a hill requires both an upward and downward movement. Remember, nature does not allow an up without a down. Just like a roller coaster, your life will have its fair share of “ups” and “downs.” The “ups” are the good times; the “downs” are the bad. The Law of Opposites prescribes that “ups” give meaning to the “downs” and vice versa. One can never truly know the feeling of an “up” without having experienced the feeling of a “down.” Hence, it is the “downs” that give the “ups” the sense of satisfaction and fulfillment. One can never experience true happiness until that person first experiences sadness. One must experience failure in order to experience success. You get the picture!
The roller coaster of life is intended to provide us with an opportunity to understand and appreciate what excitement and fulfillment really mean. It is the “ups” and “downs” on a roller coaster that make the ride exciting. Just think how boring a roller coaster ride would be if there were no “ups” and “downs.” Try thinking of riding on a roller coaster that simply traveled on a straight plane. Similarly, imagine how boring your life would be if your life traveled on a straight plane; no “ups,” no “downs.”
It's quite obvious that the “ups” in your life make your life exciting and fulfilled. Lest not forget that the “downs” play a role in the excitement factor too. The “downs” are intended to signal to us that something is not right in our lives; that we are heading in the wrong direction; toward the opposite end of the continuum. The “downs” should serve as a catalyst that something needs to change. It is through change that growth takes place. Growth affords us new opportunities and new opportunities offer us a chance for excitement and fulfillment.
The “downs” are intended to teach a lesson(s); a lesson about the situation, and more importantly, a lesson about you. Unfortunately, there are way too many people that play the victim role or are so busy complaining about their “downs,” they fail to see the lesson that is being offered. Hence, they don’t have enough insight or wherewithal to get their coaster moving back toward the top. For them, it is easier to blame someone else, the economy, or the situation itself. It might appear to be easier initially, but rest assured, they’ll miss the thrills and excitement on the roller coaster of life.
So there you have it: life will always have it ups and downs. The Law of Opposites states that for every negative there must be a positive. Consequently, every event in your life can be viewed as either positive or negative. Those that enjoy the roller coaster of life allow their “downs” to become a positive occurrence. Their “downs” don’t hinder them; they serve them. Remember, a negative attitude which is manifested by complaining, finger pointing and/or doing nothing prevents you from learning the lesson(s) necessary to begin moving in the opposite direction. So today, if you are experiencing a “down,” embrace the down and look for the lesson it has to offer. Many people have attested that it was the lesson(s) they've learned from their “down” periods that provided them with the impetus to make it to the top of a hill that they never dreamed imaginable.
- unknown
***
Life is like a roller coaster and we are all are on the same ride. All of us experience life's ups and downs; no one is immune. You might ask, “Why must we endure a roller coaster life?” It is because our roller coaster life is prescribed by law. Everything in nature is obedient to law, including behavior. A roller coaster life is dictated by one of nature’s law; the Law of Opposites. The Law of Opposites dictates that there are "two opposing sides to everything in nature; "there is no "in" without an "out." You can't have a "left" without a "right." There is no "up" without a "down."
Roller coasters are designed with lifts (ups) and drops (downs). The up and downs are referred to as "hills." Navigating a hill requires both an upward and downward movement. Remember, nature does not allow an up without a down. Just like a roller coaster, your life will have its fair share of “ups” and “downs.” The “ups” are the good times; the “downs” are the bad. The Law of Opposites prescribes that “ups” give meaning to the “downs” and vice versa. One can never truly know the feeling of an “up” without having experienced the feeling of a “down.” Hence, it is the “downs” that give the “ups” the sense of satisfaction and fulfillment. One can never experience true happiness until that person first experiences sadness. One must experience failure in order to experience success. You get the picture!
The roller coaster of life is intended to provide us with an opportunity to understand and appreciate what excitement and fulfillment really mean. It is the “ups” and “downs” on a roller coaster that make the ride exciting. Just think how boring a roller coaster ride would be if there were no “ups” and “downs.” Try thinking of riding on a roller coaster that simply traveled on a straight plane. Similarly, imagine how boring your life would be if your life traveled on a straight plane; no “ups,” no “downs.”
It's quite obvious that the “ups” in your life make your life exciting and fulfilled. Lest not forget that the “downs” play a role in the excitement factor too. The “downs” are intended to signal to us that something is not right in our lives; that we are heading in the wrong direction; toward the opposite end of the continuum. The “downs” should serve as a catalyst that something needs to change. It is through change that growth takes place. Growth affords us new opportunities and new opportunities offer us a chance for excitement and fulfillment.
The “downs” are intended to teach a lesson(s); a lesson about the situation, and more importantly, a lesson about you. Unfortunately, there are way too many people that play the victim role or are so busy complaining about their “downs,” they fail to see the lesson that is being offered. Hence, they don’t have enough insight or wherewithal to get their coaster moving back toward the top. For them, it is easier to blame someone else, the economy, or the situation itself. It might appear to be easier initially, but rest assured, they’ll miss the thrills and excitement on the roller coaster of life.
So there you have it: life will always have it ups and downs. The Law of Opposites states that for every negative there must be a positive. Consequently, every event in your life can be viewed as either positive or negative. Those that enjoy the roller coaster of life allow their “downs” to become a positive occurrence. Their “downs” don’t hinder them; they serve them. Remember, a negative attitude which is manifested by complaining, finger pointing and/or doing nothing prevents you from learning the lesson(s) necessary to begin moving in the opposite direction. So today, if you are experiencing a “down,” embrace the down and look for the lesson it has to offer. Many people have attested that it was the lesson(s) they've learned from their “down” periods that provided them with the impetus to make it to the top of a hill that they never dreamed imaginable.
Life will always have ups and downs. The Law of Opposites says that for every negative there is a positive. Hence, every event in your life can be viewed as positive or negative. Allow your downs to be a positive event by serving you instead of hindering you. A negative attitude which is manifested by complaining, pointing fingers and/or doing nothing prevents you from learning the necessary lesson(s) to move in the opposite direction. Embrace the downs. Who knows, the lesson(s) learned from the lowest down in your life may be the start of climbing to the top the highest hill possible.
Yes, life is like a roller coaster - Enjoy the ride!
Yes, life is like a roller coaster - Enjoy the ride!
It's your life: live it, love it & celebrate it!
MJD
MJD
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