Why I’m Still Alive…
August 12, 2007
Yesterday was a good day.
I got a reminder from the universe that I am here to enjoy life, not race through it.
I was on my way to Indianapolis for a short vacation with my wife when a routine trip down the highway turned into an up close and personal meeting with the guard rail.
There was an accident up ahead that had brought all of the traffic on Route 74 to a standstill. Nobody was moving…
But I didn’t see it in time to stop. The roads were slick in that spot and I was only a few feet from ramming into an 18 wheeler.
Luckily, I managed to swerve to my right and hug the guard rail for a few feet until I slowed down enough to regain control of my car.
It was scary. It was weird. Oddly enough, it was just what I asked for.
Just a few moments before, we were talking about needing to slow down - to focus less on where we’re going and more on enjoying where we are.
We often use long car rides to hold impromptu business and life meetings. We talk about our various ventures and think of ways to make them more successful - and brainstorm ways to make them more closely fit the lifestyle we want to live.
We were having problems making a decision about one part of our life, so we asked for a sign.
It came.
I was just suprised to see it so soon.
Total elapsed time: about 3 minutes.
Some people might say it was unlucky that we got into an accident.
That’s just not the way I live.
It was a gift. And I am grateful.
I’m still alive. Apparently, I’ve got some more living to do.
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