Emotional ferris wheel

[Mushy]

The best way I can describe my emotional experience is it's a bit like being on a ferris wheel. There are intense highs, intense lows and sometimes the ride gets stuck. When the ride stops that's when I panic. I really need to learn how to cope with the times when things stop, breath and enjoy the stillness. It's just really hard at the moment.

 

[ladee]

Sometimes the ferris wheel isn't stuck. It has just stopped for awhile for you to process what you've learned, see how you apply new things to your life... just a time for reflection. Then it starts again. I like the way you described it.... but it's not always stuck, as simply a time to rest and feel what peace feels like.

 

[Tornadic Thoughts]

I like how you explained that. It feels more accurate to me than a roller coaster comparison. What gets me the most are the folks I choose to ride that ferris wheel with who like to rock the seat like a fool while we're sitting still. lol Same with the emotional attachments. It can be a wild ass ride even while sitting still at times.

I used to freak the hell out on the actual ride when folks would do that, especially if we were up high. Funny how I preferred the stillness the most when it wasn't available or even recognizable, but I didn't know how to get there or what to do if I did, and now, even after getting quite familiar and comfortable within the stillness, will still choose to automatically run like hell at times.

I guess it all boils down to our perceived amusement parks of life needing much more amusement. I manage that much better than I manage stress. Grateful to be able to laugh at myself, finally, for I continue to be my best entertainment. lol

 

[Mushy]

Sometimes the ferris wheel isn't stuck. It has just stopped for awhile for you to process what you've lea...

I totally hear you, it's just the particular situation I'm in at the moment I'm not afforded a place to rest and I'm stuck in this repeating pattern :( It's not permanent...but will take some time to be free and in my own space where I can peacefully reflect. One day at a time :)

I like how you explained that. It feels more accurate to me than a roller coaster comparison...

I love the comparison of the person rocking the car at rest. Totally appropriate to my own personal experience at the moment. Thank you :)