I rolled my windows down, put my hair up, blasted whatever nonesense pop songs happened to be on the radio, and tried to ignoring my unwavering desire to switch lanes incessently for the entire route home. Guess what? Even at 60 mph I got home at the same time I normally would. And I was stress-free of the worry of "rushing" or "hurrying" to beat traffic. And the best part - I enjoyed the ride, the music, the wind in my hair, and the sunshine surrounding me.
Hmmmm.
Here's a thought: Slow down! Take a ride in the middle lane for a while. Look around. Enjoy it. This isn't just about driving from point A to point B - this is a life lesson. We all tend to fly through each day, making it to this meeting or running errands or hurrying to catch up on emails. What's the point? After all, aren't we missing the entire world around us if we're so focused on getting ahead and doing it in "record time?" I learned something today - as much as I love to cram as much as I possibly can into one moment, one day, one week, etc., the hassle of rushing through everything leaves me feeling unsatisfied. So what if I got home in 35 minutes instead of 40 - did I even notice the nature around me or the song on the radio? Probably not. Or how about taking on six projects when I know I can really only handle five - again, there is no benefit to rushing through the limited moments that we do have, so we may as well enjoy them.
I challenge you to avoid the fast lane tomorrow. You may be surprised what you experience. As always, share your thoughts at TheDailyChallengeBlog@gmail.com.
You're dead on. This can be applied to so many things. Success is one. Think about how many people say if I just make x amount of dollars or get y I'll be happy. They hurry to get it, then they say they'll be happy if they have a or b. This is a never ending cycle. Instead, enjoy the process. There is nothing else in life but experiences. Experiences make life. Things, status, accomplishments, etc don't. People say they want a lot of money so they can do whatever they want in life. I know a lot of people with almost nothing doing what they want. Just do it!
ReplyDeleteLOL! I got a big chuckle out of your post. It did make me think about how fast I drove home, which actually wasn't too bad today. Let me take the challenge tomorrow morning and see what happens!
ReplyDeleteHere is a lesson I learned a long time ago.....if you're going to get a speeding ticket, isn't it better to get one while you are leaving work rather than get one on your drive in???