Of escalators and life…

Great post! When I was younger , I was a step on and wait to reach the top . I would hold on and hope I make it. But I wouldn't follow Any rule that didn't make sense! But I wouldn't move once I took that first step. Now , know I can move And not fall or hurt anyone, I step up and walk to the top.I may hold on to the rail from time to time but I do walk up.

I have never compared life to an escalator before. I have think of the many ups and downs they both take. Life is like an escalator though. We can ride it and let it pass us by or we can take the steps to reach the top on our own. when i ride a escalator, i'm not ready to just stand and ride. i want to skip the steps to the top, I don't like just being a passenger. i want to have some say in my destination.

All of the above, but mostly I'm a passenger...

This is kind of bizarre, that you started this discussion. I just finished reading a book where this girl is trying to get over her ex-boyfriend (yes, it happened to be chick lit..) and the author/narrator (whatever) was writing about how life is like an escalator - it just keeps going regardless of what happens in your life, and also that you should enjoy the sights while you "live" or ride the escalator. Honest to god. So this is bizarre (I just finished the book about an hour ago). Anyway, I guess I could stop rambling and actually answer the discussion.. Umm, yes! Life is a journey and we just need to get through it, however cliche that sounds. At the same time, I feel like anything can really be a metaphor for life - but this is a good one. I don't really feel like I'm getting anywhere at the moment, as far as life goes, so no, I can't say I'm bounding up the escalator stairs - sometimes it actually feels like I'm trying to run UP the escalator that's going down! Meaning that I feel like I'm not really making much progress at all, just getting out of breath. LOL.

Hi bounce. I'm the type of person who rides the elevator when feeling lazy to take the stairs. So when riding the elevator, I'm really relaxed and not in a hurry to my destination. I notice some people who overtakes and goes ahead of me, treating the elevator like the stairs. But I'm not this type. I try to enjoy my elevator ride. :) For me, riding the elevator is a luxury, especially in the city where I work where there are lots of underpass and walkways. I always stifle a groan when I notice that the elevator is not working or already off by 8pm.

Depends on the situation. While generally law-abiding, I tend to follow my own rules. Sometimes, I am happy to stand still and daydream while life/escalators take me where they will. Other times, I'll be impatient and take the steps two at a time. I am happy to stand aside for others - unless they barge me and show no manners - in which case, I may block them on purpose.

well i have never really thought of it that way but ok. i am the type that just waits on the esclator because i have health issues and cannot go ahead or else i just take the elevator! (i always like to be different!!)

That is a very interesting thought. I suppose it could say a lot about the person. I suppose for me it depends on the day. Sometimes I take two steps at a time while others I just wait for it to take me to the top.

I more of a fast and out of control escalator where as my body and brain are in sync. Always trying diligently to pick up the pace of life. Sorry it is me, as I have always had to take care of me and well with this new life I have been quicker on the brain and thoughts at all times.

I think I am the first type too,because in live we can not just wait until we get dedtination.And in this the world,we can not just dreams to build life us.

I think I am more like an elevator. I try to get places faster out of impulse. Instead of slowly moving forward on stepping stones, I have always wanted and went about things instantaneously. I need to learn how to slow things down a bit, in order to reach my goals more efficiently. Most things do not happen overnight, right?!