Friday, August 13, 2021

8-13-2021

 



Mary’s Minute

“Life is like a roller coaster. It has its ups and downs. But it’s your choice to scream or enjoy the ride.”       

 

Over the last year and a half, I have often compared my emotions to a roller coaster.  I thought we were stepping off the ride of ups and downs – the ride of fun and horror.  As COVID cases are soaring again with the onset of the Delta variant, it feels like we need to take a Dramamine and brace ourselves once again.  We understand that we are also tired of hearing of the pandemic and sometimes just tired.  We thought surely by now, we would be done talking about COVID.  We are ready to return to normal.  One minute things feel normal, and then suddenly we are jolted by information that makes us feel unsettled.

Now more than ever, I need to remind myself that the one real choice we have is how we react to situations.  We can choose to see the good and enjoy the good in life or we can scream.  Life’s journey is full of ups and downs, but the overall ride is a good one.  Hold on tight to the people around you, and keep smiling through the challenges – enjoy the ride!  We know that in adversity, the best in people comes through.  In tough times, we come together for the good of all.  From challenges comes creative solutions and new ideas. 

The roller coaster ride may not be over, but the choice of whether to scream or enjoy it still remains within each of us!

                                                              Have a good week!

                                                                        Mary


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