Our days on Earth are often akin to a ride on a rollercoaster. Some days we are high on top. Other days we have sunk to new lows. And on the craziest of days we are going through some wild twists and turns. However, the important thing to remember is that all of it is a part of life. This may be tuff on the days your car has broken down or when your husband or wife has left you, but it is a great reminder. Like our weather, the sky, no matter what we want, will not always be sunny and cloud free. We in fact need those thunderstorms to roll in and drench the lands. Out of the chaos comes new growth, growth that would not have been possible if it were not for the hurricane that destroyed what we held on to so dearly. Another favorite analogy of mine is that of sleep. Whereas most of us would love to stay awake constantly, if it weren't for those hours of slumber we would not enjoy the time we spend awake. And remember that darkness is needed for that crucial period.

The point is life needs contrast. If you allow for this contrast to come through your ride will be enjoyable, perhaps not always smooth, but enjoyable nonetheless.