Driving Thoughts

I have been pondering the lessons that are before us every day...the things that tell our own personal story through our daily actions. One of those daily actions is how we drive our cars. There are those who can't stand having anyone in front of them. There are those who go nuts with someone tailing them. There are others who seem to not notice or make allowances for others on the road. Others get upset when the light turns red and they have to wait. Some drive fast.... they are usually the ones who don't like others in front of them, yet speed up until they do have someone in front of them, causing themselves anxiety. The ones who drive slow are the ones who usually get nervous with someone on their tails. Those who don't look in their mirrors or to the sides, tend to think everyone else sees them and so there is nothing to worry about. I find there are few who try to find their place on the road and accept the placement of others.
As in life, there is always someone that will be in front of us. Maybe they are smarter, better looking, skinnier, wealthier,etc. It is also true that there are others who are behind us in those areas. Some people are threatened by others coming up behind them and passing them up. Some are looking forward as they lag behind  hoping for a better place in life and follow the ones in front of them closely for protection and direction. When suddenly some people need to stop, they see it as challenge to get around or ignore rather than a caution for their own good.
It would be nice if while on on our individual journeys, each would take the time to enjoy the views along the way.... to show others some respect and consideration as they go about their own personal journey and heed the cautions that are there to protect us. We see through different eyes, and though the things along the highway of life are the same, we each see the things that we choose to see and experience those things differently. We can either enjoy the ride or make it a miserable experience for ourselves and/or others by our actions and attitudes.