Life is like a boat ride. It comes in different boats and vessels. Huge or small, in whatever shape or form.
It may come in golden moments just like that cruise on a beautiful sunset. Memorable moments with screams and laughters just like that unforgettable banana boat ride.
Sometimes it scares you when you feel all alone in that small canoe, in the middle of the vast ocean when storm is brewing and wave’s flashing.
There are times it gives you thrills as you reach your peak while you do that white water rafting, not alone but with a team who took risks, just like family sticking with you come hell or high water.
And no matter how big or small the boat you’re riding, and how calm the weather is, you still feel that bouncy bumpy moment, making you wonder why the ride is not smooth sailing when everything seems right.
Sometimes, even if you knew that it’s not a one dimensional journey when you thread on that deep unpredictable water, you still hop in because the boat is coming.
No amount of nausea inducing ride can stop you from trying the ride. Deep inside, you believe you can always adjust the sails because you are the captain.
And if sometimes life makes you feel you’re just a passenger, you still hold on to that rail. Clutching your bag of prayers, hoping that the captain will steer it right, believing that nothing is really hopeless.
No time to stand, wait and hope that another boat is coming. You jump, dive in and swim with faith as your life vest and hope as your anchor.
It doesn’t really matter this time if you know how to swim. What matters is you know how to find your way. This time you knew that when the sea gets rough, you don’t look at the water swirling around you. It will only make you feel worse and scare you more.
Just look at the horizon far away. It’s the only stable thing when the ride is bumpy. And that horizon will make you hold on because you deserve to be there.
And you will thank yourself for trying the boat ride. Because now you know the answer.
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Copyright © 2015 Joys of Joel by Joel F. All Rights Reserved.
❤ Calming.
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Thanks Sakshi for leaving a comment.
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Lovely post. Nothing to fear but fear its self. Well done.
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Thanks Patricia for appreciating it. Have a great weekend.
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Love every single word in this post.
Thank you so much for sharing your tjoughts about life.
The ^life^is not just a word,as the all words in this post.
So deep,wise,emotional.💝
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I don’t know how to address you but Thank You Creative World for sharing your thoughts. Thanks too for stopping by.
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A great comparison. I especially like, “faith as your life vest and hope as your anchor”.
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Thank you Joyroses for appreciating the post and the line. Have a wonderful weekend.
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I love the analogy. I can relate to last words about looking to the horizon. I can think of many occasions where I was thrown into the deep end and without being able to swim, had to make it the the shore. It was keeping focused on the horizon that always saved me. Thank you for this great post. Chevvy😀
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You’re welcome Chevy. Thank you too for stopping by and sharing your thoughts. I appreciate it. I’m glad you enjoy the ride. Have a beautiful weekend and may our horizons be more beautiful and exciting.
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😊😊
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Thanks again and Take Care.
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Great metaphor.
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Thanks Marissa. Have a lovely monday.
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Gentle yet powerful post. Loved …It does not matter if you know how to swim, it matters how to find your way.
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Thank you Pd for your kind words. Have a great week ahead. Thanks for dropping by.
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This was good for me today. I’m not liking the boat ride I’m on right now, but the waters will calm.
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Yes, lulu it will. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts. I appreciate it.
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Reblogged this on By The Mighty Mumford.
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Thanks Jonathan.
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Beautiful analogy here Joel.. May you keep us all on the right heading my friend as we follow your compass..
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Thanks for loving the ride Sue. May we enjoy the ride come low or high water. Have a beautiful ride for the days ahead. Thanks for passing by.
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Thanks.
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Amazing writing Joel, beautiful images and wonderful metaphor. I really love this piece.
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Thanks Heartafire for your encouraging words. You made me smile. I’m glad you love it. Thanks too for dropping by , i appreciate it.
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