January 30, 2015- Life is Like…(2)
Life is like a traffic light…no matter how fast or slow you want to
truck along, it will always regulate the flow. Primarily for safety, but for the most
part don’t we ALL get frustrated with traffic signals? I mean when you are
getting “green” after “green”, things are great but red lights are the worst.
And that is how life can be sometimes. Going good and smooth and then you start
to get hit with every challenge and hurdle in the book.
About two years ago, I read this book called Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff and it’s All Small Stuff by Dr. Stephen Carlson and there is one particular chapter about “life is not an emergency”. Sometimes we just have to pace things out. Traffic lights are in place to keep us safe on the roads and provide a peace of mind. Life has natural stops and breaks to do the very same things.
Sure, the breaks
may come at inopportune times…but rather than become angry or question them,
simply revel in the moment. This is a huge lesson for me because I am 26 “going
on 40” in my mind. I feel as though if I don’t move expeditiously to the next
thing that I will miss out on something glorious. OR that I may die. "It is
that kind of emergency." And moving with intent and urgency is not the same as
moving as though you are in an ambulance.
Just learn
to take your time. Assess every situation.
Brit
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Twitter: @Broadway_B
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