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#Dear Ninja Amy, the void between the beginner and the ninja freeflyer is massive!! I really want to be one of the best but it’s a bit demoralizing to see so many obstacles to hurdle<\/em><\/p>\n

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#Miss Gruntled<\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"Enjoy<\/p>\n

##Dear Miss Gruntled<\/p>\n

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Is there really that big of a void? I am not entirely sure there is.\u00a0 I personally know lots of happy skydivers that are not beginners, but certainly not at the top of the game.\u00a0\u00a0Okay, for sure there are so many people getting extremely good at freeflying extremely fast because of the tunnels.\u00a0It is just the nature of the game these days. If you want to reach the top level of freeflying in this day and age you have to do lots of jumps and lots of tunnel.<\/p>\n

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##Being positive is a choice<\/p>\n

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But what does each individual want for themselves? Each person needs to think about what his or her goals are, and figure out a way to reach those goals. Be flexible, be positive and enjoy the journey.\u00a0We can never really say where life will take us. \u00a0Goals change, life changes, we get physically hurt, we get emotionally hurt, we grow old, we have spiritual awakenings, we get healthy \u2013 who knows??!??!\u00a0 Life just keeps coming at us and we all need to do our best to stay positive and move forward. I have found that a positive attitude can take you absolutely anywhere you want to go!\u00a0I also believe that being positive is a choice.\u00a0It is not always an easy choice, but commit yourself to finding a calm, peaceful, positive state of mind.\u00a0It all starts with your breath.<\/p>\n

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Einstein put it well:<\/p>\n

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Everything is energy and that\u2019s all there is to it. Match the frequency of the reality you want and you cannot help but get that reality.\u00a0It can be no other way. This is not philosophy.\u00a0This is physics.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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##You have what it takes<\/p>\n

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If you are just starting out as a freeflyer and you desire to be one of the best, you already have what it takes. You have already proven yourself fearless.\u00a0You went to a drop zone, knowing nothing about this sport and you learned how to skydive.\u00a0Let that same fearless attitude be your guide to get you to anywhere you want to go. Obstacles will come up, just keep charging!!!\u00a0Take a moment to google the name Jarrett Martin<\/a>.\u00a0I am serious, check this guy out.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\"I<\/p>\n

##Only you can make things happen<\/p>\n

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I am not saying to ignore the hard times!\u00a0When life happens we all have to take time to grieve, to pick up broken pieces, to heal! For sure some people get dealt a crappier hand then others and many people have more challenges in life.\u00a0Everyone needs to face what life presents them in a healthy manner and this means to embrace your emotions, let them guide you, but do not let them carry you away. \u00a0So many people seem to wait around for someone else to do things for them. I know I have been guilty of this, but only you can make things happen for you. <\/p>\n

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Enjoy the ride!\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Commit yourself to finding a calm peaceful, positive state of mind<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

##Other Articles in this Series<\/p>\n

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Crossing the Void 1 by Ninja Domi<\/a><\/em>
\nCrossing the Void 2 by Ninja Mikey<\/a><\/em>
\nCrossing the Void 3 by Ninja Jasper<\/a><\/em>
\nCrossing the Void 4 by Ninja Elke<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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