I Am A Bird (more on fear of flying)

by admin on December 20, 2010

I am a bird.  I need to take flight.  I am light.  Eat often.  Rest often.

And I have rested in a cage most of the time.  It’s a beautiful cage.  Yes.  But a cage nonetheless.

Because.

Infinity, The Possible, The flight is scary.  What if I fly so high I don’t know how to get home?

What if I love flying so much, but everyone else stays on the ground and I get lonely?  And then I’m forced to CHOOSE?

But the real question is….

Why would I stay in the cage if I have wings?  And do I really believe the love of my family and friends is that conditional?  No. I don’t.

They can take it.

Do I challenge you?   I hope so.  (How do you keep yourself caged?)

I am scared.  Yes.  And I’m taking longer and longer flights.  OUT OF THE CAGE.  If you are doing this as well- I am with you.  And you amaze me.

I Am A Bird (more on fear of flying)

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  • http://abbyandizzysmom.blogspot.com Erin Margolin

    I am with you. Working on my own post now. You kick ass, Megan!

  • http://www.fromtracie.com From Tracie

    “Do I really believe the love of my family and friends is that conditional?” That is a great question. It releases from that “guilt” that we heap on ourselves on behalf of others (when honestly, those who love us would never accuse us, or place guilt on us for flying free)

  • Alexandra

    I took a leap today, too, and sent in a post on a part of my life that I’ve kept secret for years. No more, tired of secrets.

    It feels good to say, “if you don’t like this about me, then we can’t be real friends anyway.”

    • http://www.idanceiwrite.com idanceiwrite

      ohhh. this is excellent. thank you for sharing that!

  • Susan

    I have started showing people around me more glimpses of the “real” me lately. It is scary, and I admit to retreating to the safety of my “cage” again until I feel strong again and make another “flight”. I think you’re right … I think my friends and family could handle it, but it’s still scary to show them who I am and what I can do. But after getting off the couch and getting my butt out to start doing CrossFit workouts, as well as starting to eat healthy, I feel stronger and more able to take “flight”. Thank you for putting this into words as only you can do, Megan. Continue to fly free and enjoy the hell out of life!

    • http://www.idanceiwrite.com idanceiwrite

      Lovely. I really struggle as well. All the time. In fact- today was thinking about how I very much need to make the tough decisions, the ones that don’t make people happy? on a more consistent basis. That way it doesn’t build up and then you feel the need to ….you know….have a fit. :) Go you! on the new routine. Yes!

  • http://www.randomshelly.com/blog/ Shelly

    I don’t think you will be forced to CHOOSE… I think you have finally figured out that scared doesn’t equal stagnation – but it equals growth and EXACTLY WHAT YOU SHOULD BE DOING! :)

    Right? You do challenge me and I love it and YOU! xxoxo

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