The Train.

I'll take this over all that religious mumbo-jumbo...

THE TRAIN: At birth we boarded the train and met our parents, and we believe they will always travel by our side. As time goes by, other people will board the train; and they will be significant i.e. our siblings, friends, children, and even the love of your life. However, at some station our parents will step down from the train, leaving us on this journey alone. Others will step down over time and leave a permanent vacuum. Some, however, will go so unnoticed that we don't realize they vacated their seats. This train ride will be full of joy, sorrow, fantasy, expectations, hellos, goodbyes, and farewells. Success consists of having a good relationship with all passengers requiring that we give the best of ourselves.

The mystery to everyone is: We do not know at which station we ourselves will step down. So, we must live in the best way, love, forgive, and offer the best of who we are. It is important to do this because when the time comes for us to step down and leave our seat empty we should leave behind beautiful memories for those who will continue to travel on the train of life.

I wish you all a joyful journey.

very zen. Is it from Buddhism ?  Bit ironic if it was considering your opening sentence

I've no idea. Nicked it from FB. I like it!

Wheels keep falling off my fecker  

Best saying I've ever heard about trains. This guy was bursting for a shite and there was a queue for the toilets. he asked "Would anyone mind if I went first, the train is in the station"

very informative forum this