As I’m sitting in a long line of cars, bumper to bumper, waiting for the line to dissipate for a red light that’s been broken, I realized, “What am I in such a hurry for?”. There were cars doing U-turns, cars going & slamming their brakes, cars blocking intersections, and (probably most noticeable) people in cars looking smug and angry.

I realized I didn’t want to be one of the angry people just waiting, going, and breaking.

I turned up my music, and became so present in the moment that I snapped out of the tunnel vision I had been in! There’s no need to rush. Where was I going to go anyway? There were cars lined up down the street. When I reached the end of the line, up to the stop light, I evaluated the situation… not as big of a mess as I was expecting. So I waited for my turn and off I went!

Free at last!!!

On the other side of the street was a line backed up way further than the one I was in. I felt gratitude for my car’s freedom. I was reminded that sometimes we just have to slow down, notice our surroundings, and begin again in gratitude.

Sending love and light, Kel.