Nasty turbulence!

jda_lds · Post by **jda_lds** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 7:37 am

While flying from Salt Lake City to Denver (and on to Orlando) we hit the worst turbulence I've ever experienced. Pitch, roll, and yaw...it was terrifying. It lasted about two-and-a-half minutes. About thirty seconds into it--feeling my heart racing and pounding, feeling short of breath, tensed up tighter than a snare drum--I heard a five-year old girl start to laugh like we were on a fun ride. It shocked me into laughter! I thought to myself, "Why not? Enjoy the ride!"

My point is this: in an instant, I was relaxed, calm, and smiling. I even put my hands in the air as though I was riding a roller coaster. I laughed till we got past it. Man, if I could bottle that "flip a switch to calm down in a second" mechanism, I'd market it to millions. I guess it IS "just anxiety," or "just my imagination."

Angie S. · Post by **Angie S.** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 8:22 am

Hi JDA
Thanks for sharing that experience. I find that very illuminating.
Your experience was not only a valuable lesson for you - but now for all of us as well.
I'm ganna remember it!!!!
Thanks for the gift!!!
MJ

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 2:20 pm

Hi JDA,
Thanks for the great insight! That is how I used to be with turbulence. It used to never bother me. So if I wasn't bothered by it before anxiety hit, I shouldn't be now. Nothing has changed with air travel. Planes were built to handle the turbulence. It's just my overactive imagination running wild. I will definately remember your post during my flight out west next week

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Mar 16, 2009 4:37 am

Thanks for the post. I have to fly in May and I always feard turbulence more than anything. This time, I think it will be different. Thank you again. Leopolda

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Mar 16, 2009 4:05 pm

jda_lds,

You have just discovered one of the most important things that we can learn - that the mind is extremely powerful. It can work for us or against us. This is the basis of what can set you free. Your situation did not change; your mindset did - and you were able to change how you feel for the better because of that - well done!!!

~phoenix
panic-free 6 years and counting