Cruising in my car

I've had a lot of time over the last number of weeks, and especially over the last two, to really think about my situation, where I was hoping to go versus where I currently am and where it seems I'm likely to be headed.

It's interesting finding myself at this crossroads, this stop sign of sorts. I'm positive that everyone has phases in life where they experience the exact same thing. Still, I'm left waiting at the stop sign, not fully sure I'm going to be heading further along on the same path. More likely, it seems the longer I wait here, that I'll be turning left or right.

But what direction? And while that's an interesting question, I've learned a bit while idling that in God's view, we're not always responsible to keep on driving. Stops are a natural part of riding on the road. On top of that, however, while we often need to keep our eyes focused there, we are also encouraged to look around us, see what's going on and just chill. And stop signs are just as much an opportunity to do that, with the exception that we're allowed to let our eyes linger in a few spots for a slightly longer period of time.

And that's okay.

And that's what I still haven't fully grasped yet but is something I'm learning. Just stop. Shut up and listen. And look around. We're all allowed to do that every now and again.

Just God teaches us to do that at times when all we wanted to do after quickly approaching the sign was to hit the gas again and be off, eager to drive farther, go faster.

Ironically, sometimes in so doing, life can turn into a blur.

I didn't think mine was; still not sure it was. But again, I'm slowly learning that perhaps there's something that God wants to say, some scenery he wants me not just to glance over but to really look at for a little while before driving away.

Huh. There's been a lot to think about. Feel free to join me in the thought process. I say this because I know it will train you, but because of my type, it will also help me. (extroversion on my part requires me to just 'talk it out.' I should try out for Wheel of Fortune)

Happy driving. Keep your eyes on the road, but look around.

And every now and again, even though you don't have to, make a full stop at the four ways. You'll never know what you see in a way you woulddn't have otherwise.