Don't Be Afraid of Fear

NAME(Sally)
CLASS(SALP 751)
INSTRUCTOR(Mr.Cochran)
ASSIGNMENT NAME(Descriptive Essay)

Don't Be Afraid of Fear

Lifted by an elevator, walked to the bridge and then jumped off, I fell 300 feets before the bungee cord caught me. That was a experience of mine when I was forteen years old. However, I am still afraid of recollecting that undergoer because I am quite scared of heights.
I often ask my friends, how could they have such courage to commit suicide by jumping off a tall building? They tell me that is because God is calling him, not because they have such courage. I think I can agree. Heights mean endless risk even death to me. When I look down from many-storied buildings, fear arises spontaneously. I fear that the windows may be broken and I may fall down. I am afraid that I can’t see my friends and families any more. As a result, even if I know the windows are safe enough, I still fear to stand near there, because I am scared of heights.
Truly speaking, sometimes we must face our fear, but how to overcome the fear? There are two suggestions. First, we should adjust our mental status. We can tell ourselves that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself. Once I went to Happy Valley in Beijing, I was afraid of playing Roller Coaster ,but my friends told me that if I can not overcome my fear, I will not enjoy the joy which they bring to me. I decided to try, it wasn’t as frightened as I thought, it may be really just our mental’s problem. Second, please keep practicing. I think one day if I am used to feel heights, I may am not afraid of that, so keep practicing is the best way to overcome my fear. Consequently, we should try to adopt these solutions to face and overcome our fears.
I acknowledge that I am afraid of heights. It makes me feel uncomfortable and unsafe. But I must face the fear correctly, I should make a change and I wish one day I can say ‘no’ to my fear.

I have read Reana's and Nick's journals.