2012 Edge Coaster Ride
Thursday, January 10, 2013
8:29 PM
The year that passed had been an edge coaster for
me. There were ups and downs; laughter and tears; holding on and letting go;
moments of bravery and cowardice; the tight grips and scary looks matched up to
a carefree ego and candid smiles. These and a whole lot more, but amidst the
circumstances, I have managed to cling
on - buckled on my seat, I felt and savoured every moment of the journey.
Tasted its thrills, agonized in its misery, shouted, cried, laughed, giggled as
the ride goes on to its full tilt then back again.
It was later on that I realized - I do have the
controls, I am in charge of my own self, my own journey - I can tilt whenever I
want to or go back at any time . Though, not in all situations; for a full tilt
- which pulls your heart right out of your chest - can be made right then and
there at the very start of the journey as the operator pleases. Coz' other than
us, someone higher up there has the power and the control above everything
else. But with His great love, He has
willingly given us the license to steer and the free will to deliberately
choose whichever route we incline to.
Right on the edge I was faced with uncertainties,
apprehensions and fear. Yes, a lot of times I was dumbfounded by fright,
worries and negative emotional baggage
that I've held onto for a long time. And because of this, I've missed out the
fun, I have missed some beautiful views and profound experiences --- because
I was looking down.
However, as I looked beyond, I saw a different point of
view. I have come to appreciate all that has been apt in front of me. Things
that I'd truly say are wonderful blessings that I hardly took for granted. I am indeed blessed, absolutely and
definitely blessed just like everyone else.
Of this I am sure, thus I'm deeply
thankful for the precious gifts that has always been laid out
in front of me, mainly - my family,
friends, health and work...
As another year unfolds, new journey and obstacles
are bound to arise. We may never know how our rides will go and turn out to be
but we will always have something greater to grasp on to. Keeping a firm grip and embracing on a little
faith -
our rides will certainly be all worth passing through…
This year I am believing for yet another roller
coaster ride and an astounding 2013 right on the edge!
-Arji212”,-