At work today, I was so busy that I looked at my Nextel radio and realized I only had 10 more minutes left of work when it felt like I'd just started. It's so good to be busy and happy, though. I keep a healthy pace so I don't burn out or compromise quality, and I am loving every minute.
I've been thinking a lot about my life in general, taking a step back and seeing where I've been and where I am now, and I've come to a conclusion:
Life's a lot like surfing.
You go through a series of many waves, weather conditions, and different currents. You can either fight the change (which will only wear you out) or ride the waves when they come.
As you sit on your figurative board, you always have to be balancing and paddling to stay where you need to be. It's the same way with life: you're either moving forward or backwards. There is no stopping point where you are safe.
When waves come, you don't have control over stopping them or changing their direction or power. It's better to just ride the wave, find what you enjoy about it, and soak in the excitement rather than analyze the wave, complain that the water's too salty, and end up barrel-rolling through it for no good reason.
Remember that waves come in sets with calm times in between. If you feel like hard times will never end, just remind yourself that the set isn't over and calm seas will come.
You have a figurative surf boards to hold onto: friends, family, faith, Jesus Christ, God, etc. Keep that ankle strap on and don't lose them.
There will be times when you don't see a wave coming and you get pummeled. Don't panic, because it'll only make it worse. Hold onto your board, and it will pass.
Most importantly, when you're surfing, it's so important to bring water and food with you. Christ has a never-ending supply of spiritual food and water that you need. All you have to do is ask.
So, surfs up everyone.
