Rollercoaster
Rollercoaster, ohh Rollercoaster We use you to make a point, to convey metaphors, to sound deep— All while you stand there, taking it all in. But no one dares to use you as the tool you truly are. I think of you as something I can do to practice bravery, to tap into my limited human flesh, and for a moment, remind myself of the significance of going on this ride. It can be fun, but it's also educational and spiritually powerful. It's how I conquer all my fears— and the screaming reminds me that I will always do the things I fear. You remind me of that part of myself that could never allow itself to stand by and be scared— a part of me that will always run towards danger because that's how I tap into the limitless part of me. That's how I activate it, even for just a minute. Standing in the queue, terrified out of my mind, I teach myself the concept I so often forget: mind over matter. Mentally, I've conquered all the small voices that are always telling me I shouldn...