Trust

This past weekend, my dance company at New Trier, Kinesis, went on a high-ropes course. Having never done one, I was really nervous. The course, which was indoors, must have been 50+ feet off the ground. The room in which the course was also included a climbing wall and playground-maze type thing. I tried the wall climbing first. It was difficult, but it felt good to reach the top and ring the bell that was on the ceiling. Then, I had to face my fear and do the ropes course. My parter was my really good friend Shayna, who was equally nervous. My nerves quickly began to arrive on the climb up the ladder to the course. The course included many difficult tasks, some including working with Shayna. To make things worse, the guides at the top of the course would shake and jump so that it was more difficult for us to get across. We were the last group to go, so a guide followed us so that she could get off after we did. Near the end of the course, I was walking across a plank and behind me, the guide was lying across the plank looking down at everybody. She told me I should try it. So I went out of my comfort zone and hung from the ceiling with her. After a few more challenges, I was finally able to get off of the course. I then noticed that throughout the course, Shayna and I were gripping each others hands the whole time. I realized that we both were less nervous when hanging on to each other. We trusted each other throughout the course and we made each other feel safer on the course. When I trusted Shayna, I knew she wouldn't let go of my hand the whole time.
Question: Was there ever a time when you were in a situation where you were nervous, but had a trusted friend/family member with you to make you feel safe?