5For ExampleThe Power of Narrative
The roar was deafening. My stomach was in knots. Because I was the lightest, I was at the back of the plane. On my bottom, I inched slowly forward, dreading what was to come. There was no turning back now, unless I lost my nerve and rode the plane back to the airstrip. Glancing out the window, my fellow travelers were colorful specks, drifting on currents of air. Suddenly it was my turn. When I was on my feet and gripping the struts, the flight instructor put her hand against my back and gave a gentle push. With the biggest leap of faith I have ever taken, I dove out the cavernous opening, arms spread like wings and feet extended behind me. My mouth opened to scream, but nothing came out. Somehow I managed to ...
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