Ride the rapids of the river of life

I had an image this morning: I saw a big river like the Colorado, with wild rapids and tranquil stretches. Life is like riding that river in a raft. You hang on tight through the rapids, recover your energy in the quiet stretches, then prepare for the next lot of rapids...

I am emerging from tumultuous rapids. I clung onto my raft (faith) and used my paddle as well as I could (prayer and meditation). Now I regroup and enjoy the scenery for a spell. It helps to observe and gain insight into the ebb and flow of your soul's journey on Earth.