ziplining

There's nothing like hanging a few hundred feet above the ground, suspended in the sky by only a cable, and soaring over treetops and river bends with the wind in your face. 

A few weeks ago, I had the chance to go ziplining. It wasn't something that I would normally do, but I figured that since I had the opportunity, I wasn't going to give it up. I'll try anything once, I told myself. I was nervous at first, stepping onto the platform, but once I jumped off, it was over so quickly I don't really remember thinking anything more than, "Wow". I did scream, but you know what? I made it. And it was beautiful.

The whole experience reminded me of this quote that my grandma has on a print in her house:

"If you hold on to the handle, she said, it's easier to maintain the illusion of control. But it's more fun if you just let the wind carry you."

I think that can be applied to a lot of things in life.

 Kendall