Falling

by T.J. Newman

“The truth that people are only as good as the world lets them be. You’re not inherently good and I’m not inherently bad. We’re just working through the cards life dealt us. So putting you in this position, dealing you these cards—what does a good guy do now? It’s not about the crash, Bill. It’s about the choice. It’s about good people seeing they’re no different from bad people.” He looked from Bill to Carrie. “You’ve just always had the luxury of choosing to be good.”

‘You don’t think everyone actually lives, do you? Most people just exist and roam around. It’s a choice, to actually live.’ ”

Accept the given circumstances and deal with what you can control. Don’t waste time on what you can’t.

There was everything before that moment, and then everything after. The paradigm shift was supernatural.

Compartmentalization was the only way to remain in control during a crisis. Tackle the issue with logic and reason—deal with how you feel about it later. It’s a mindset drilled into every pilot from day one.

everything I’ve ever wanted. My whole life, my mom has known what I needed most even when I couldn’t see it. Especially when I couldn’t see it. She often tells me, “Your mother is always right.” I roll my eyes every time… but we both know I agree. This, all of this, is because of you, Mom.