A Leap of FaithA Leap of Faith
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Guiding Questions
1. What was Emma's dream, and why did she want to go to the mountains?
2. What challenge did Emma face on her trip?
3. What did Emma do to make her dream come true?
4. How did Emma feel when she saw the suspension bridge?
5. How did the guide try to help Emma overcome her fear?
6. What helped Emma feel more confident as she crossed the bridge?
7. What did Emma see that changed her perspective halfway across the bridge?
8. How did Emma feel by the end of the hike?
9. What did Emma realize about facing fears at the end of the story?
10. What do you think Emma’s experience teaches about courage?
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Answers
1. Emma had always dreamed of visiting the mountains for the fresh air, towering peaks, and sense of freedom that nature offered.
2. She was afraid of heights, which made crossing a suspension bridge very difficult for her.
3. She saved for years to book a solo trip to the Rocky Mountains.
4. Her heart began to race, and she felt nervous about the dizzying drop below.
5. The guide encouraged her to take it “one step at a time” and reassured her that she’d be surprised by what she could do.
6. Taking it step by step helped her grow more confident, and she focused on reaching the other side.
7. She looked down and saw the river winding below, sparkling in the sunlight, which replaced her fear with a sense of awe.
8. She felt proud of herself for overcoming her fear and was happy that she crossed the bridge.
9. She realized that sometimes, conquering fears requires a “leap of faith.”
10. This encourages reflection on how taking small steps and pushing through fear can lead to personal growth and pride.
Story in Words
Emma had always dreamed of visiting the mountains. Growing up in a busy city, she longed for the fresh air, towering peaks, and the sense of freedom that nature offered. Finally, after years of saving, she booked a solo trip to the Rocky Mountains. But there was one problem: Emma was terrified of heights.
On her second day, she joined a group hike that led to a famous lookout point. The view was supposed to be breathtaking, but it required crossing a narrow suspension bridge. As the group approached, Emma’s heart began to race. She watched others cross, each footstep making the bridge sway gently. Her stomach knotted as she thought about the dizzying drop below.
The guide, noticing her hesitation, came over and offered a reassuring smile. “Take it one step at a time,” he said. “You’ll be surprised by what you can do.” Emma took a deep breath and placed her foot on the bridge. The wood creaked beneath her, but she forced herself to look straight ahead, focusing on reaching the other side.
Step by step, her confidence grew. Halfway across, she glanced down and was met with the sight of the river winding below, sparkling in the sunlight. Her fear started to melt away, replaced by a sense of awe. By the time she reached the end, her face broke into a smile. She had done it.
That night, as she looked up at the starlit sky from her cabin, Emma felt a surge of pride. She realized that sometimes, all it took to conquer her fears was a leap of faith.