River Essay, Research Paper

Demonstrates and points out the harsh and pacific realities of life. The river

teaches us to let go of regret and move forward in one direction. The more

constricted a river is the more violently out of control it becomes. Growth.

Give the river credit. Every river is different. What matters? Why do you love?

What do you know that no one else knows? Take a chance. Talk, listen, cry, roll

off a waterfall. Laugh. You know how to laugh. Make a fool of yourself. Enjoy

the high water, appreciate the lows… they’re humbling. Learn, learn about you.

Be aware at what might be lurking around the bend. Patience. Slow the river down

and melt into it. Be positive. Be hopeful. Don’t ever let anyone destroy who you

are or what you believe. Be open to change and evolution. Accept. Reach out. Ask

questions. Hear the answers. Live for the moment, anticipate the future. A good

one, you deserve it. Work very hard, don’t stop. Admit weaknesses and conquer

them…Your strengths will wash out any obstacles. Use your gifts. Yes you have

gifts. Forgive. Let go. Swallow your pride. Move forward. Spit your pride back

up when your done to make sure it’s still intact. Be gentle. Be strong. Keep a

promise. Honesty. Conquer a fear. Forget fear. Don’t be perfect, be excellent.

Be you. Falter. Balance. Moderation. Be grateful. Be real. Never give up. Don’t

be afraid. You are the river. I believe in you.