Jumping For Joy

Without the pressure to be perfect, Macy could soar

Coffee Break Tale

memory of the thrill of getting a move right on the twentieth or fiftieth or hundredth time of trying, and the sense of power in her own body it brought; the elation of doing something difficult. That click when you finally got it. It was almost as delightful as trampolining itself. That sensation at the top of a jump when you were weightless and time seemed to stop.

There was only one reason why she gave up trampolining, but there were a million reasons why she loved it.

Last Sunday, when Macy was working and called Claire to complain about it, Claire had suggested she take a break and do something fun.

“When was the last time you felt real joy and freedom?” Claire had asked her.

The answer came easily. Macy finally took up Claire’s invitation to come to the gym. The expression on Faye’s face was the picture of everything she herself had felt on the good days of trampolining.

“Did you see me?” Faye asked, running up to Macy at the end of the session.

“I saw you.” She kissed Faye on the forehead. And then, before Faye and Claire left, she kissed Claire too. “Thanks for this.” Now it was Macy’s turn.

She was so stiff when she climbed on to the trampoline that she felt like a beginner again. A couple of the kids from Faye’s session were still around and giggled as they watched.

Well, she thought, I guess I’m never going to make it to the Olympics. I might never be any good again. So what was the point? None.

She grinned merrily, and the feeling of lightness this realisation gave her was echoed in the strengthening bounce of her legs. Falling into a rhythm, she went higher and higher, until it felt like almost floating.

The reason for giving up wasn’t good enough any more. She loved this.

Down on the ground, Vanessa’s mother had paused to watch with the others, her expression perplexed and vaguely disapproving. Macy waved. She turned away abruptly. But Vanessa stayed. For a full minute more, she watched Macy as she did silly leaps with terrible form, and her face was lit with a soft smile.

BY CILLA MOSS

WEEK: JULY 21 – JULY 27, 2020

SCORPIO

There is no point going over the same argument. You are very opinionated when you feel strongly about something, but neither of you will move. Astro Tip: Don’t give all your secrets away.

SAGITTARIUS

You don’t mind carrying out conversations in private but you feel strongly that once an issue is finished with, you won’t want to refer to it again. Astro Tip: Take your time with new friends.

CAPRICORN

A sense of optimism is all set to grip you. Occasionally, it can be fun to be impulsive but you’re soon back to your sensible and cautious self. Astro Tip: Reconnect with someone from the past.

AQUARIUS

A friend may need a helping hand or sympathetic ear, but know when to stop or you could end up achieving none of your own personal plans. Astro Tip: Your initial instinct will prove correct.

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CODEBREAKER

PISCES

If you have to break a date, take your time to explain why. Rushed explanations will disappoint. Get involved in something a bit different to feel more fulfilled.

Astro Tip: Buy yourself a gift!

ARIES

You need to be active and as long as you let your loved ones know what you have in mind, there’s no reason not to give in to your desire to do something different.

Astro Tip: Be honest.

TAURUS

A partner wants to talk about future plans. You have an idea what this might be. Whatever it is, the events will be special in some way. Astro Tip: Shop with a friend to find an unusual gift.

GEMINI

Secret information will be shared with you. What you hear should be kept under wraps for now. And upgrade your passwords!

Astro Tip: Beware of overindulging in food or drink.

SUDOKU