
On Saturday, I went skydiving. I actually jumped out of a plane at 13,500 feet and made it safely to the ground! Since I am not a dare devil (pretty obvious given that my hobbies are reading and quilting), this was totally out of character and a huge surprise for family and friends. My teenage son went with me and was shocked that I made it out of the plane. But I did!
The actual jump takes less than 5 minutes. However it was a huge emotional step. It was a moment of being fearless and taking a leap into the unknown. It’s almost a week later, and I am still grinning knowing that I had the courage to jump out of a moving plane.
My friend Gillian, who went skydiving more than 20 years ago, said the experience was a pivotal point in her life. When she gets stressed or afraid, she remembers skydiving, and reminds herself that she can do anything. I think that will be true for me, as well, in the future.
Today, write about a time when you were exceedingly brave. Then share how it changed (or didn’t change) your life.