Toothache and a dream

Imagine … sitting in the waiting room of a dentist surgery, flipping through a newspaper … you spot a sketch of the proposed Twin Tower buildings in New York …  in that moment you decide, upon completion of the buildings, you will (illegally) string a tightrope wire between the towers (450 metres high) and attempt the imposssible … and you do it . . . not once . . .  but you dance (and kneel and lay) along the wire, crossing back and forth 8 times!   Phillepe Petite devoted years to making his dream a reality … 

… along with loyal supporters.   The Man on Wire movie is a must see inspiring (and highly entertaining) flick.   My Psychologist first told me about this French fellow when I was contemplating the launch of my book.    Phillepe turns to his loyal companion as he’s about to step onto the wire and says;   “This is impossible – so let’s get started”.   So I took that fear filled step.  Still feel precariously balanced at times – which leads to the stepping back story …