When my friend Ben suggested a kyak trip today, I had images of drifing lazily down the "Cusa River" meandering slowly and paddling gently. It was a beautiful day, light breeze, Alabama August, and the clouds were beautiful. There were big fluffy clouds, thin wispy clouds and the layer that scurried accross the horizon like commuters hurryign to beat the traffic. The win rustled the dying leaves and grasses along the bank and herons called out to each other. Tranquility reigned.
Ben did not mention rapids, however I will generally try anything at least once. When we approached the first set I could feel my heart speed up a little, I gripped the paddle a little tighter and the water began to splash in my face, the beginning of panic was arrpoaching and then the boat swirrled, twisted and turned and I was back in calm water. The laugh that erupted from my throat was pure child. It was FUN! I loved it, and I wanted more.
this is a great deal like real life, you meet the challenges head on, prepare for the worst, go with the flow(TRUST) and you will emerge on the other side, safe and sound and perhaps with a laugh.
we paddled and paddled did more rapids and then swam with our Kyaks for the last quarter mile. The day was perfect, harmony with the river, peace and time with a trusted friend.
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