Anxiety Quote by Jenny Lawson
““Some people are afraid of flying, and I am too, but not in the way you think. I’m afraid of getting stuck, and lost, and paralyzed every single step of the way from my house to the plane. The only time my fear abates is when I’m actually in my seat and the plane takes off. It’s not until that moment that I have no other choices or mistakes to make and so I can relax for a few minutes while the people who are afraid of flying in a normal, understandable way suddenly tense up and clench their armrests in panic.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Blog of Jenny Lawson, 2015
The speaker fears being trapped and immobilized more than the act of flying; relief comes only when the flight is already underway, forcing a surrender to the situation.
In simple terms: Fear of being stuck, not the flight itself, eases once the journey begins.
Key Takeaway
Accept the moment and let go of control.
Themes
fear
anxiety
control
travel
Mood
nervous
relieved
reflective
Type
personal
psychological
When to use this quote
- air travel
- commuting
- public speaking
- making decisions
Key Concepts
psychology
paralysis
acceptance
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “no other choices” mean to you?
- How can you apply this surrender in other anxieties?
A Different Perspective
Fear may persist despite the moment of relief.
