Defying Gravity

According to the Encyclopedia Britannica [Gravity | Definition, Physics, & Facts | Britannica, gravity is “the universal force of attraction acting between all bodies of matter.” In Physics, gravity is one of the four fundamental interactions along with electromagnetic, weak and strong forces Fundamental Interactions – Physics Book What does gravity do? It impedes movement, but also stabilizes. And equally importantly, it comes into play when there are at least two bodies of matter.

How do boats float and glide on water? How do airplanes stay up and travel through air? Through buoyancy and lift – i.e., through their own individual action, and in connection with the matter that surrounds them. How a Boat Floats: The Science of Buoyancy and Stability – Biology Insights

How Airplanes Defy Gravity: The Magic of Lift | Blog | LA Flight Academy

If it is possible for heavy machinery to defy gravity, can we also find in ourselves the strength that allows us to navigate choppy waters and fly when life’s headwinds feel overwhelming? I believe that the answer is yes, and that we all have inner resources to guide us through this. Optimism allows us to reframe our human experience. And as Positive Psychology notes, what we value has the power to make us happy (or not).