Paragliding

Today when we were off to the sunset point, we stopped before a ground where there were few activities like paragliding, riding bikes etc. taking place. Our teachers asked us what we wanted to do. And we were given a option of doing any one activity. I choose paragliding. I wanted to know how it feels to fly in the air. I knew that this is my first time and it’s a new challenge for me. I decided that I will not get scared and do it with all the confidence. Three people were supposed to go together. With me my friend Ketki and Vibhuti joined me. We had to dress up and sit in the jeep and go to the starting point.

The instructors tied us and gave the instructions. While taking off, it is necessary to run in the starting and while landing also. Otherwise we would hurt ourselves. My heartbeat suddenly increased, and as soon as they started the jeep, I started running and suddenly I was up in the sky. At first I couldn't believe t but then later on I felt really amazing. While I was up in the air, I realized how life can be fun and how we should enjoy by taking risks. I did learn to be more confident about my decisions and that sometimes it is necessary to take risks. It was a great experience for me. As the height was too much, taking a photograph was a problem and even the video also, as it wouldn't zoom too much.While landing, when all three of us ran, my leg twisted and unfortunately all three of us fell. Thank god no one was hurt. I didn't let myself down just because I did the landing wrong. After all Humans learn from mistakes only. I decided that the next time I do it, I will keep this mistake in mind and not do it again. I learned that as a team how communication is important. Even if it’s a very small team. Like I could have communicated with my friends while landing but I did not. Now I understand the importance of communication. Coming out of one’s comfort zone is one big thing. It makes the person more confident and allows the person to think differently. I did understand this thing and accepted it. I will always keep this in my mind and reflect it more often in the coming days of my life.