Catapult(ed)

There is both something explosively powerful and dangerously out of control about the image of a catapult. Much of the distinction lies in where you see yourself in the metaphor. Many years have I worked to develop and hone skills of loading, aiming and mastering the catapult only to recognize more recently myself hurling through the air, arms and legs flailing desperately. Little control of my own. Still a lot of power involved. A major impact almost assured, though the same cannot be said of my personal survival.
It's not a question looking for resolution. Simply an image that teases out some of the tensions inherent in trying to live boldly.