When I was younger, I watched a movie called LaBamba and of all the things from that movie that stuck with me over the years was if you have a dream of your airplane crashing, your going to crash in real life and die. (Don’t laugh at me) Anyhoo, so of course I had a dream of flying and crashing, not to mention a yearly dream of flying without wings yet always losing my ability to fly halfway through my dream giving me a flying phobia and as a result never got on a plane. When it was time for my senior class trip I had decided I would get over my silly childhood fear, but earlier that year the attacks of 9/11 happened and I was terrified of getting on a plane so course I didn’t go …Then a funny thing happened, I walked right smack into a quarterlife crisis and I realized life was in motion, while I was standing still. I didn’t like that feeling, and it caused me a lot of unnecessary hurt as well as those who crossed my path. I was afraid to live, to be myself, to fly. Then, it hit me, I wanted to embrace everything that I am, no matter who the real me was, and I knew that by doing so, I would finally be able to grow. I wanted to grow into my purpose, and as I embraced that desire to BE I knew I wanted to fly.
Is there any area in your life you want to embrace but because of fear of failure or even fear of success you hold yourself back?
P.S. I was able to check off get on an airplane and travel from my life list, you guys get a 1st look at my travel experience before I post it on my YouTube Channel (check out my pic with Miss Donna over at fashion blog Discount Thief.)
I share in your concern with regards to the fear of flying in jets and planes, though I’ve flown close to one hundred times in my life; from Alaska to Miami; from Los Angeles to the Bahamas. In my mind, it’s unnatural for us to fly, yet millions of humans do it, daily.
I’m also amazed at how astronauts were able to fly into space far above our atmosphere.
However, I believe fear is good for us. It instills and brings out the logic we all possess. It saves lives…
I agree fear does save lives lol but it also hinders lives if we let it control us. After that first flight I can honestly say I hate flying, but I’m more willing to get on a plane in order to meet the people I need to meet, eat the foods from the places I want to eat, and …well you get the picture 🙂
I have a fear of the stage. It’s wild because I had stage-fright whenever I had to perform (singing mostly) UNTIL I got up to the mic–then all fear would pass away. Somewhere along my short 27 years I lost my mojo, and I’ve gotta get it back! :^/ My voice just ain’t what it used to be. Every year I promise myself to get lessons from a professional, re-learn the piano & violin…and I still haven’t done any of that. I tell myself it’s a lost cause, what’s the point, blah blah blah. Crazy!
Princess doll is this your 1st time commenting?!? Too funny, welcome 🙂 I would love to hear you sing, I’m rooting for ya!
I don’t actually have fears in flying like this maybe because I enjoy thing like this.. I love looking at some things from the top..
That’s awesome Thallia! Perhaps I need to take a more can do attitude like you. Thanks for commenting 🙂
I can totally relate the fear of flying. I’ve always had it. Nothing can feel so paralyzing than being afraid to fly, and knowing that you are missing out on so many things because of that fear.
It wasn’t until the death of my grandmother that prompted me to fly in winter (scary situation). But I had to do it, my family needed me and the only way to get there was from the air.
I’ll say one thing, after the flight was over and we were able to come back home safely again, I don’t have that much fears about it anymore. Now the fear is being stuck in the airport due to all the security.
:-/ aww since my grandmother is my very best friend I’m sad to hear about your loss. On a positive note, I’m glad that you were able to be strong for her and do what you needed to be a support to the family, that’s truly honoring her legacy…Yeah, that security hold up is something else, but since I’m more afraid of the other people on the plane I gladly welcome thorough security. One less thing for me to cry about…
I love LaBamba. Yes once you get over your fear nothing can stop you from attaining your goals.
Agreed! Thanks for commenting 🙂
well i’ll tell you this much – i’m super happy you faced your flying fear which resulted in us getting a chance to meet in real life. i just flew for the first time in 2008. fearful myself. it’s not my favorite thing to do, but i know in order to really get to where i dream of going – it’s a must.
can’t wait to see you again!
I truly had a blast down there. I have to find some decent places around here (maybe philly would be better) so you can come visit me!