Finding Gratitude Amidst Chaos
Sitting at the airport in a sea of strangers
If you know a bit about my story, you may remember I had a run-in with an aircraft in 2011 when my plane overshot the runway and broke on the landing.
I was shook up.
For many years thereafter I felt acute anxiety whenever I was forced to fly. I say forced because I am from the South of the Americas and if I ever wish to see my relatives I must fly. I also plan to see a bit of this beautiful world and if that is to happen, I will have to get on planes and fly. So, I had better learn to conquer this fear, otherwise, I would be in for some misery.
As a human, I did my utter best to avoid flying whenever I could, but fate would have other plans for me.
And soon the universe would find a way to force my hand, after all, I did ask for help in overcoming the anxiety that plagues me whenever I sit in an aircraft.
Generally, I have a few scriptures that calm the nerves and soothe the soul. Even so, I am often feeling the anxiety once my ticket is purchased. Because I know there is no going back. The day of the flight, well, let’s just say my cortisol levels are at an all-time high.
Over one year ago, I decided to leave the safe security of my full-time job and venture into…
