Life seen as a river

Life seen as a River

I was talking to Ria, my new grand daughter, about the way life unfolds, because she was upset about some events that unfolded in her tiny life screen.
I used the metaphor of a river, because she has recently experienced white water rafting and enjoyed it. It immediately made sense to her. Most of us carry in our minds the juvenile notion that life is or ought be a smooth sailing expedition. so when the turns and twists come or the ride gets bumpy we begin to complain about life, calling it unfair or harsh and so on. Alternately we start finding scape goats for our travails.
If, on the other hand, we accept for life the metaphor of a river gliding along its course, we will be able to enjoy all these events and even look forward to them, just as we would do if we were taking a ride on a white water raft.
Ria has cheered up and got busy with her daily routine. Kumud was listening to our dialogue and I notice a perceptible change in her mood too.
Let us have fun. Having you as a friend is a special gift from God.
Love to all
Ganoba