It is actually stunning how much can change within just a few moments. I used to think of the primary force in life as being momentum: I looked at life as a train. You pick your track and get your engine up to speed, then you try to maintain your momentum while accepting the turns and enjoying the ride. I believed strongly in the notion of continuity. Now, I actually understand what Forrest Gump meant when he said life was like a box of chocolates. There is no logic as to what flavor you get. There is no progression. Nobody likes them all, but some of the surprises are very sweet.
Not too long ago, I was flying down the road, screaming 'life sucks' out the window. One year ago, I had the best date of my life (so far). Today, good news: I am getting hired to write software. It is by far the best job I have ever had the pleasure of accepting. It is a testament to the real presence of grace in my life, and a testament to the value of a great friend. I would have never even found this opportunity without my good buddy Lex, and without his support I am sure that I wouldn't have been given a chance either.
So, I guess life is not like a train, because every minute there is chance that your context could change. You could find yourself hopeless in a moment, or you could find the best things. So yeah, life is like a box of chocolates. Not because you never know what you are going to get, but rather because, while nobody likes all of it, it is generally considered a good thing. And it is much better shared with friends.
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