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And it's 3 meters highMy husband and I took a wonderful trip to the Dominican Republic. We tried to do everything while we were there, so of course, we signed up for white-water rafting. They loaded us up and dressed us in helmets and life jackets. The surrounding terrain was beautiful and I was enjoying myself. Until the guide told me about the waterfall! He said it so calmly, too, in a perfect tour-guide voice. “And now we go over a waterfall, three meters high.” And it was too late to get out of the boat! I thought the raft would dive nose first into the pool below, flipping us all into the raging river. This was a real waterfall, not just a rapid. It was vertical. And it was coming fast. Off we went, but somehow we remained upright, and alive! There are so many things in life that we are very worried about. They sound awful, and we don’t think we can do them. But if we just hang on, take a deep breath, maybe clench a little, we find we can do it! Don’t hesitate to scream if you need to! I think life often feels like being in a raft on a river, and sometimes it feels like my paddle is broken. Best wishes for your own voyage. By A.J. Park Test your writing skillsThe contest is open for authors and aspiring authors
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8/19/2021 10:19:32 am
I've never been crazy about open waters, this adventure wouldn't be for me. For me, the only safe water is in the bathtub and in a clear pool where I can see the blue tiles at the bottom :)
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A.J. Park
8/24/2021 09:29:24 pm
I have family members who have the phobia of deep water. They are completely freaked out by the expanse of water beneath them. Once when we were swimming in the ocean a BIG fish swam by. I've never seen a person exit the ocean so fast!
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Slate R. Raven
8/19/2021 10:29:34 am
Great analogy, although in my life I learn more from when the raft flips over and I’m fighting for survival. It’s the reason I never lose, I either succeed, or learn from the mistake. You’re fortunate not to have the misfortune of my luck, but it does hone one’s survival instincts. Beautiful picture!
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Cindy J. Smith
8/19/2021 10:35:08 am
That is something I always wanted to try, probably never will, but I want too. It is a great analogy to life, we never know for sure what tomorrow will bring but we spend all today worrying about it. It sure makes for a sad yesterday.
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Paula Mann
8/19/2021 11:36:29 am
I can't swim, but I love this kind of rides. Those are the kinds of things you'll never forget.
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Lorraine A Carey
8/19/2021 11:39:04 am
Sometimes it's the things we fear most that are just what we need. I know I would have had a panic attack. You are most brave!!
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Suzi Albracht
8/19/2021 11:40:52 am
I love the way the author conveyed her fear that turned into a thrill while sharing a lesson that means so much to writers. This is the stuff that makes us keep putting pen to paper.
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Slate R. Raven
8/20/2021 05:55:01 am
That’s the reason we put pen to paper? Damn and I thought I did it just to shut the voices in my head up for a little while. Guess I’ll have to find another way to silence them. 😉
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A.J. Park
8/24/2021 09:32:26 pm
Thank you so much!
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