These are the words that trigger a deep breath to rise from within me and force me to blow out slowly. It’s time. Time for what? Peace? Joy? Excitement? Intrigue? Curiosity? Relaxation? Sure! Each is an answer to my own question.
But the word that captures it all is passion - something I hope every individual has throughout their life. My job as a principal, and it always was when I was a teacher, is to help students find their passion. There is something magical about seeing the world, learning about different cultures, lifestyles, and people. Visiting refurbished ruins, gorgeous galleries, and monumental museums takes me to a place that I wish I could have experienced firsthand. I learn from the past to understand the present. The present helps shape the future. The future is wondrous.
As the plane increases its speed with each second, I rest my head back and hold my daughter’s hand. As the nose of the plane lifts up, I close my eyes and say a prayer for our safety. Once fully airborne, another deep breath in and out. I know at that exact moment that my passion is being fulfilled.
I think it's great that your experience is about your passion at that moment of a flight taking off. So many experience different emotions... I love the perspective!
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