"You don't drown by falling in water. You drown by staying there"
I was sitting in my room tonight with Mia finishing up homework because we missed school. She started working on her Calculus and got frustrated. "I'm just not doing it," but I knew that if i could get her to understand she would do it and be proud of herself for persevering. Now I'm looking over at her and she's finishing the assignment.
Likewise, today while we were skiing on the very peak of the mountain I was extremely terrified. We're talking on the verge of tears. I wanted to cry because it was harder than a double black and looking down was vertical. Sure enough, Mia went down a little and encouraged me to just let go of my fears and go for it. As soon as I made the first turn I was fine. I was so grateful to have her with me because like the quote I was not going to get anywhere by staying in the same place.
These two instances really taught me a lot about the importance of friends. They are there to help you when you want to give up.
My job for you: Help a friend. They will appreciate it.
Imagine all the exhilarating moments and lifelong memories people miss out on because they are frozen with fear. One of these days, you and Mia will be laying tracks in remote places before the helicopter skiers get there.
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