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Zip Lining and Your Fear of Heights

in Mind and Spirit, Uncategorized on 12/30/13

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The much-tamer Canopy Ride
My
friends have done it – and they have Facebook and Instagram pictures to prove
it.
They
overcame their fear of height and they insisted I should, too.
But
for someone who failed to learn how to bike because of her fear to fall ( in a city where learning to bike at Burnham Park is sort of a childhood
badge), zooming on a zip line is
absolutely not for me.
But
here’s what happened.

I
was forced to go zip lining and I conquered
my fear in the process (but I got to admit that would be the first and last
time – unless I get forced again).
How’s
that?
A
couple of years ago, my friends wanted to check out this new resort which is
nestled at the foot of the Cordillera mountains and offered adventure packages
like ziplining, rappelling, wall climbing, and rides on the rocky riverside on
an ATV or buggy. 
I
am not one of the most adventurous persons you may know and yup, you are right,
I don’t have plans to go for an adventure. 
I just wanted to lay back and do some swimming in their two pools and
read a book in one of the nipa huts surrounding the pool.
I
got it all planned, right?
They
can have their adventure.  I can keep up
with my reading.
Imagine
my surprise when I found out there is no way I can reach the swimming pool
except through the first zipline! (and backing out is absolutely, totally
impossible because we drove their for around an hour – and I did not bring my
own car).
What
is a zip line anyway?  A zip line is a
rope or a cable with some sort of gadget or harness that is inclined and would “zip” you from a high point (in the resort’s case – a tower) to a lower point (in the
resort’s case again – the swimming pool).
When
you are with old friends, you go through a “teenager-all-over-again” phase in
which case you feel the intense need to prove that you are not chickening out
and can out-do them.
So
I closed my eyes and jumped and prayed that my weight won’t get me stuck in the
middle and screamed.
I
was a big bird!
And
I was down in the swimming pool with the feeling that I could take on the
world.  I was ready to buy zip line kits!
I can fly!
Until
I found out you can reach the swimming pool through a hanging bridge…
But
hey, I conquered my fear and proved that I still have a tiny spark of my teen
spirit left.
But
before you go zip lining crazy, make sure you are fit.  Don’t go wearing loose shoes, by the way and if you sort of get dizzy or nauseous, close your eyes
for a little while.  Opening your eyes
and enjoying the view and the exhilaration will make you get rid of your fear
though.  And take all the safety
precautions.  Zip lines are generally safe,
but make sure they really are.
What
do you fear most?  Are you ready to
conquer it?

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Comments

  1. mirthandmotivation.com says

    December 30, 2013 at 11:06 am

    Bravo to you! I'm glad you made it even though there have been some tragic outcomes zip-lining too. I don't blame you for being cautious; as we mature, we realize we are not invincible. 🙂
    Elizabeth

  2. Jhari says

    January 5, 2014 at 6:53 pm

    I'm so looking forward to do this once we come for a visit. But I'm scared for my husband… he's big kasi hahaha!

  3. Beth says

    January 9, 2014 at 5:38 am

    Wow! You conquered your fear of heights! I haven't tried that. I plan to when I come home for vacation. 🙂

  4. In Love With Sunflower says

    January 10, 2014 at 4:05 pm

    glad you did this after all! i too would like to experience this kahit i'm unable to walk. pwede kaya?

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