I have always been fascinated by the gymnasts who can jump and twist and flip, all without falling. The gymnast who isn’t willing to risk, can’t really be a gymnast. Besides the courage to risk, the gymnast must have discipline to practice and to build skills to new heights of difficulty. To be successful on the balance beam, the gymnast must also be present. Lose focus and concentration and it’s easy to let gravity take over and the fall begin. The balance beam has a lot to teach us about life.