trains

I have always admired trains - something about them gives me strength. When you're standing on a bridge over a train, you can feel the whole bridge shake. It pulsates through your entire body, and the very knowledge that the train could destroy anything in its path makes you feel out of control. Aside from being loud, trains are also so intentional; constantly moving toward a predetermined destination. That out of control feeling from the shaking bridge is quickly replaced by the realization that the train, much like yourself, is in control of its path. I think it's the goal-oriented behavior that I admire; much like a person who says "I'm doing this and you can't stop me." I like that - trains make great metaphors.