By Travis Giauque

As kids, my siblings and I always looked forward to visits with our grandparents and distant relatives. Those moments felt special—safe, joyful, warm. And, almost like clockwork, when it was time to say goodbye, my dad would gently say, “All good things must come to an end.” I’m guessing most of us have heard something similar growing up. Another common one is, “It’s too good to last.”

At first glance, that second phrase might sound discouraging. And in some ways, it carries truth—many good things do feel fleeting. But when we understand the deeper principles at play, we realize that “too good” doesn’t mean the good has to end. “Too good” doesn’t have to become “less good.”

We often hear that life is like a roller coaster, full of ups and downs. The metaphor suggests that highs are always followed by lows—that the ride is constant, but the joy is temporary. The Universal Law of Rhythm tells us: “Nature’s movements are cyclical. There is repetition in everything.” Such is the case with our lives and from such experiences has formed the thoughts that good things never last.

However, the idea of life being like a roller coaster can be misleading as to what we have to expect in our lives. That is, we don't need to expect that with every high there needs to be a low. If we only think of this Law of Rhythm as being described as such, then we have a great opportunity to apply it differently. Instead of seeing a roller coaster with the typical human mind, meaning a consistent horizontal form, view it as a structure that heads towards the sky continually.

Can you see it? Picture the same dips and rises, the same rhythms—but all ascending. The "low" isn’t a fall backwards; it’s a plateau, a resting point before the next climb. When we start to view life this way, we open ourselves to a whole new experience. One where progress never stops—it just pauses to let us breathe and prepare for more.

Think about this idea in the context of physical training. If you’ve ever lifted weights, you know the process. You start small. At first, it’s hard. But with repetition and persistence, what once felt heavy becomes easier. Why? Because you got stronger.

Eventually, you increase the weight. You grow. You improve. But then… a plateau. You hit a stretch where you’re not seeing much change. It’s frustrating. You might feel stuck. But are you going backward? No. You’re still holding everything you’ve gained. You just need to shift something—your routine, your strategy, your mindset—to continue upward.

This is how the Law of Rhythm plays out in real life.

When you hit what feels like a “low,” maybe it’s not a drop. Maybe it’s just nature’s way of inviting you to grow again. You haven’t lost anything. You’re simply ready for more. And that’s not regression—it’s progress waiting to happen.

As we begin to experience those joyful highs, we’ll benefit most when we apply this law with intention. Instead of bracing for a fall, we remind ourselves: “This isn’t the end. This is a plateau.” A chance to realign, reevaluate, and prepare for the next elevation.

So, let’s toss out the idea that anything good is too good to last. Let’s replace it with something better. Say out loud: “This isn’t a low. This is nature nudging me to grow again.”

You haven’t gone backward—you’re just reaching for new heights. Your “too good” hasn’t turned into “less good.” It’s preparing to become “more good.”

Progress is a natural law. We crave it. And when we tell ourselves that the good can’t last, we stagnate—mentally, emotionally, even spiritually. As Leslie Householder puts it:

“Stagnation is miserable because there is absence of progression.”

But when we choose to believe that a low is just the setup for another rise, we build mental and emotional strength that prepares us for greater abundance. The roller coaster of life isn’t circling back to where it started—it’s ascending to greater and greater heights.

And that’s a ride worth staying on.

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