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I Have a Fear of Falling

Usually I hang back from the edge. Take my time, assess the situation. I don't like being pushed or nudged. I watch, I listen, and when I feel comfortable I may take a leap. A leap of faith that you will catch me, that you won't let me fall flat on my face, based on what I think I know about you.

If you step aside, out of the way, and let me face plant into the sidewalk, chances are I won't ever take that leap again. No use waiting around for it to happen. It won't.

I guess I really don't have a fear of falling as much as I have a fear of not being caught when I do.
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HeavenBesideYou · 56-60, F
@Ican. Safer to just keep my feet planted. I don't think many people realize what it takes for me to chance rejection. There's a lot of history there. I wasn't always this way.
aldnazmeister · 56-60, M
Well it is a good thing you have wings then, so the splat is not so bad. If there is to be a next time, make sure that you choose wiser. :)
HeavenBesideYou · 56-60, F
@Aldnaz! Wings! You're right! Thanks for reminding me. I got wings and glitter, what else would I need?
aldnazmeister · 56-60, M
One must choose wisely if and when they are going to take that leap of faith.
MarineBob · 56-60, M
So true for many of us
I agree.
Myfeet are on the ground.
HeavenBesideYou · 56-60, F
@Aldnaz. Apparently I don't choose wisely. Splat. Lol
HeavenBesideYou · 56-60, F
I wish I was one of those people that went through life with their heart wide open @marinebob.
aldnazmeister · 56-60, M
You are welcome. With wings and glitter, you should not need much more. :)
I think that's true for everyone that has jumped.
HeavenBesideYou · 56-60, F
and I'm just a big ol messy puddle.

 
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