We all get caught up and ensnared in the storms of life at various times. We get pulled in by the whirlwind of life's difficulties and try to ride out the storm the best we know how. We implement life learned strategies and attempt to get control of the ongoing situation. It is similar to going surfing, trying to ride out the big wave without tumbling from our surfboards. We use various maneuvers to prevent ourselves from toppling overboard. Often, the wave is just too large and powerful to ride out or overcome. And so we end up falling helplessly into the rushing water and try desperately to keep our heads above water. We paddle for our lives in the thrashing waters and are often pulled in by the velocity of the powerful surf. We come up … [Read more...]