Life can feel like a roller coaster right now, can’t it? Between keeping up with current events and managing our own challenges, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.
Last night, I did one of my favorite things—rode roller coasters. And not just any roller coaster, but Iron Gwazi at Busch Gardens, Florida. If you haven’t ridden it, click below — it’s intense!
We rode both the front and back. Sitting in the front, you get a clear view—it’s smooth and thrilling. But in the back, you’re whipped around unpredictably, with no control over what’s coming.
It got me thinking: life is a lot like a roller coaster. When you choose the front row—fully aware and present—you see things more clearly. You can leave distractions behind and focus on what truly energizes and inspires you.
The Front Row of Life
The truth is, life isn’t always smooth. We all go through moments of precise suffering—experiences that challenge us in ways unique to our journey. But these trials often have a purpose, helping us uncover our strengths and purpose.
At D1 Productions, we use stories, music, and creative analogies—like the ocean and roller coasters—to help young people (and the young at heart) learn how to break free from fear, embrace challenges, and lead with love and clarity.
Our mission is simple yet profound:
Empower the next generation with strategies to stop reacting and start responding with purpose.
Inspire leaders to create understanding and connection in a divided world.
Use music and storytelling to reach hearts in ways words alone cannot.
A Loving Message Through Music
Last night at Busch Gardens, the holiday lights were dazzling, but what made the experience magical was the music. Music, after all, has a way of delivering a powerful message without sounding preachy.
Joel and I recently sang at an assisted living facility, and his rendition of a medley combining Mary Did You Know (Mark Lowry) and It Wasn’t His Child (Skip Ewing) moved me deeply. These songs remind me of the children around the world caught in circumstances beyond their control, like young soldiers forced into conflicts.
I envision their plight as a growing wave—a wave we can choose to ignore or ride with purpose. If we act with compassion and understanding, we can help shape these young lives into future leaders who govern with wisdom and empathy.
Faith fuels this vision, and music reminds us of our shared humanity. Click here to listen to Joel’s beautiful medley, and as you do, I hope it inspires you as much as it did me.
Riding the Wave Together
At D1 Productions, we teach strategies like SOAR (Stop, Observe, Act, Respond) and RISE (Respond, Inhale, Stay warm, Exhale) to help young people face challenges with courage and resilience. These tools don’t just save lives—they build leaders.
So grab your fins, your surfboard, and let’s ride this wave together. Let’s create a new movement of heart-led leaders who will unite rather than divide, bringing light to a world that desperately needs it.
Thank you for being part of this journey. Together, we can make a difference—for our children, for others’ children, and for the future.
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