There's a higher chance of crashing to the ground when flying than when, for example, enjoying a quiet walk in the country picking blackberries. But the ground is just as low and just as hard in both cases.
So why are we so afraid to fly?
A lot of us would like to work in areas where skill and knowledge are important, but where qualifications are not strictly necessary, or even non existent. Actors, authors, pop idols, photographers, DJs, athletes...
There's a lot at stake when you're playing with your life, so we take the time to work towards qualifications that will secure us employment.
We work hard at our jobs, and we enjoy the fruits of our labour. Why the hell not?
I heard a surprisingly deep and profound statement the other day. The statement wasn't shocking in itself, it was the fact that the statement came out of the speakers of my television while Allie and I were watching Fame Academy.
'We've given up everything that means something for something that means everything."
Now if those aren't the words of someone strapping on a parachute and giving the thumbs up to the guy holding the chock ropes, I don't know what is.
You have more free time than you think you do.
Don't quote me on this, but you might be able to teach yourself to fly.
If it means something to you, that is.
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