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Doesn't it feel like every single piece of news you get lately is bad news? It doesn't matter the medium, everything from prime time news to our own Facebook pages, it is all gloom and doom. I fight this everyday. I will not go to bed at night until I have found "what's good about this?" It has been especially difficult lately to be so positive. It often comes in threes...and it did at my house this week, along with a four, and a five. I felt like a cast member of Grey's Anatomy as I kept saying "seriously?".

I realized during this tough time that certain things are essential. One, keep your friends close, and your family closer. Two, figure out what is to be learned in the process, and learn it. Three, find a way to take yourself out of the situation and find a little peace. For some this is a walk on the beach or a hike in the hills. Some will garden, some will surf, some will meditate. Most moms I know will settle for a long hot bath and consider it a trip to Fiji for an hour. For me, it's getting my feet off the ground. Body flight is my peace. Would I like to be skydiving over a beautiful jungle in Puerto Vallarta? For sure. Can I do that today? No way. But what I can do is jump in the indoor skydiving tunnel right here at home. I can get in my car, drive 5 miles to iFLY Hollywood and leave this earth for a bit. I can soak in the smiles. I can focus on being airborne. I can feel the freedom. This is something special that I know I have and am grateful for it every single day. What brings you peace? If you don't have something...I challenge you to try mine.

Heather Simon Risinger
Director of Public Relations,
iFLY California

Photo: Katey Segal, a woman I admire, "Sons of Anarchy", "Married With Children" and more