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Metaphors and parables
A Christian Science friend and I were talking about metaphors that help us deal with the challenges we all face—challenges from the small negative ripples in thought to the crashing waves of discord that would try to engulf and undermine individuals and the world.
He mentioned how on ocean trips, he is able to enjoy every moment of riding over the waves. He rejoices in it and feels a great sense of resiliency and buoyancy. And this provides him with a metaphor—a metaphor that helps him as he rides over the waves that appear in his life.
Now, I’m an avid cyclist. So as my friend was speaking, I suddenly realized that riding a bicycle up steep hills or mountains—long or short routes—is something that provides me with similar results. The persistence to keep going, hill after hill, climb after climb, for miles on end, as well as the recognition that the ability and strength to do so come from God, always carries me forward to see some amazing views at the summit or to experience some really fast and exciting descents. All good stuff!
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