Life is just like an amusement park when you think about it. We all have our ups and downs. Occasionally, life can feed us one corkscrew too many, and we feel as if it is just one wrong turn after another. It might get to be too much that we start to feel sick and just need a break from it all to decompress. Other times, we come across new rides that can look so daunting, yet exciting at the same time. The anticipation builds heavily inside us as we slowly climb that first hill, constantly thinking about the euphoria on the other side. Once we get to the top and look around, we take it all in; where we've come from and where we're going. Next comes the fun part. On the way down, we find out that the ride is even better than we could even imagine. It is the most thrilling attraction we've come across thus far! At the end of the ride, it might take a while to catch our breath and recollect ourselves after that incredible event! Once we do, however, we can't stop thinking about what's to come next.
Life even has lines, as sometimes we have to wait for what seems like eternity for our next thrill, but deep down we know the wait will be well worth it once we get to the front of the line and strap ourselves in for what we're about to experience!
Sometimes in life, in between rides, we need to enjoy the small things. It might be best to stop by the concessions and grab a snack. It'll be enough to refresh you and carry out the rest of your day.
Just like any amusement park, you only have a limited time here, so make it count. If given the opportunity, ride every ride you have time for. Even at the end of the day, when the park is closing, it WILL be worth it to sprint to the other side of the park, just to squeeze in that last coaster before you leave. One thing you don't want is to walk through those gates on the way out wishing you had gotten to ride that one attraction in the back. That is never a fun way to end the day.
One more pro tip for all park goers and life doers, don't worry about the small games with the oversized stuffed animal prizes. They will seem fun at first, but at the end of the day, you'll realize you can't take your reward home with you. It'll never fit in the car, so it might be best to not waste your time with those. Instead just have fun with the people around you and enjoy the experiences you have with them.
