Comments on: A Special Encounter on a Puddle-jumper

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Tue, 19 May 2015 16:27:29 +0000

In reply to The Educational Tourist. It's the first time just meeting someone on a flight has cured me so completely for two flights. Sometimes I chat with whoever's next to me and that distracts me for a while, but I don't usually feel that kind of connection and the conversation doesn't usually get that deep. Thanks for commenting!

By: The Educational Tourist

The Educational Tourist — Tue, 19 May 2015 14:04:54 +0000

What a lovely encounter! You were both lucky as I’m sure he was happy to have an engaged listener on his trip. We should all try to leave behind happy memories.

Fear of flying is a very real issue that so many face. I’ve heard of many ways to deal with it, but such a wonderful new friend has to be the best.
Natalie, The Educational Tourist

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Sun, 17 May 2015 17:13:47 +0000

In reply to Sue Reddel. No need to feel bad for me. After all, I CHOOSE to travel, so I choose to deal with the fear. I've never tried hypnosis, though I've tried EMDR, which worked for a while but then wore off. I'm slowly getting better at reducing the things that trigger the fear, so flying on this last trip (8 different flights in a month) wasn't too bad.

By: Sue Reddel

Sue Reddel — Sun, 17 May 2015 13:53:01 +0000

Thanks for sharing your story. I feel bad for you that you have such a fear of flying and love to travel. Have you ever tried hypnosis? Might be worth a try. I just loved the story of the old man and printed out the quote myself – words to live by, for sure.

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Sun, 17 May 2015 10:43:03 +0000

In reply to Patti Morrow. The noise doesn't bother me, except when I'm feeling particular scared. Then I listen to every little change in the tone of the noise, afraid that it means something's wrong! I generally wear earplugs or play music so I won't focus on the noises.

By: Patti Morrow

Patti Morrow — Sun, 17 May 2015 10:12:08 +0000

I wouldn’t mind puddle-jumpers if they weren’t so stinkin’ noisy!

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Sat, 16 May 2015 12:42:44 +0000

In reply to Karen Warren. Thanks for the support, Karen!

By: Karen Warren

Karen Warren — Sat, 16 May 2015 10:43:50 +0000

You’re so right not to let a fear of flying stop you from doing anything you want to do. And that old man was a real inspiration!

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Fri, 15 May 2015 05:14:27 +0000

In reply to Carole Terwilliger Meyers. Wow! I love the thatched-roof terminal building/shelter!

By: Carole Terwilliger Meyers

Carole Terwilliger Meyers — Fri, 15 May 2015 00:33:06 +0000

I once was like you re. puddle jumpers. But no more. In fact, I really enjoyed my flight on a 6-seat plane in Fiji, https://youtu.be/g9m4DTjlzOI