If you’ve ever flown in life, you know what death is like for the 2.5 seconds your stomach clings to your body when the plane takes an unexpected 10 feet plunge. And then just repeat that feeling like a dozen times in a row.
For those that have never flown, turbulence is like God’s punishment for us never paying attention to the safety videos prior to take off. I’m not sure which is worse to be honest, getting stuck in a middle seat, or bumpy air that feels like a scene straight out of a movie.
The best part is that it could last anywhere from 2 minutes to 20. And if you’re not in fetal position, because it makes sense to leave the world the same way you came in, then you’re doing it wrong. And of course, you try to act cool, because you’ve flown before. You want to put on a brave face for all the first-time flyers who are probably looking to your expressions and demeanor for consolation.
Oh, and then the pilot comes on the intercom to apologize for the rough winds. Yeah, buddy. Sorry, 2 heart attacks too late. A nice gesture, albeit, would’ve been nice to hear at the first plane somersault we took.
I’ve flown a great deal of times dating back to high school basketball tournaments, to collegiately, to business, to leisure. So I’m no rookie to this, but I also have no shame finding the nearest infant to snuggle and cry with when I feel the first signs of chaotic air.
I know I’m not alone in my fear of heights, and subsequently, my fear of flying. For someone who travels as much as I do, you’d think I’d become numb to it, or at least accept it for what it is, the horrid reminder of how incredibly short life can be.
But next time you’re on a flight and you get that delayed warning from the pilot that the air has beef with your destination for some reason, just remind yourself that I am with you, by your side, also crying in spirit, and hoping this drunk plane sorts itself out. Also try these tips to make coping a little more bearable:
1.CLOSE YOUR EYES.
It’s probably a given, but it goes a long way. Because now, you can just imagine yourself on a horse’s back, or on a roller-coaster, or simply taking the fatal plunge into the Atlantic. Whatever floats your boats.
2.PRAY.
There is definitely power in prayer and if you’re needing that immediate peace, the ultimate feeling comes from the Man Upstairs. No... not your landlord, I mean the one up the virtual stairs. He’s great. And hey, even if you’re not a Christian or have never spoken with Him before, He loves you just as much as the next person. So go on and tell Him hello until the air sorts itself out.
3. BLAST THE TUNES.
We’ve already established that this might be the most terrifying feeling you’ve ever had, but why not spruce up that terror to some Justin Timberlake. Or fall to the melodic sounds of Ariana Grande. Nothing like beautiful voices to soften the blow of death. Wait, huh?
So next time you fly, keep all these in mind, because some fears, you can’t quite kick. I refuse to let turbulence be the death of me... literally AND figuratively.
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Turbulence Will Be the Death of Me...
Jan 12, 2014