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”,-