A good friend of mine has a unique theory that has always intrigued me. His theory states that what is going on with your car reflects what is going on in your life. It has been fascinating to ponder as car problems present themselves in my life and those of those in my circle. Usually upon closer examination there are typically some clear parallels and usually an AHA or two.

As I look back on the last few weeks and absorb that theory, I am getting clearer on what losing the steering capability in my car (while driving down the road) was telling me. I am now clear that I needed to stop and revaluate the way I am "steering" my life, my priorities, and my laser focus on large, overlapping projects with little playtime and an overwhelming travel schedule. I was forced to literally stop in my tracks and reprioritize my plans, and everything that was previously important became "not so much" almost instantly. I was "steered" into a forced time of no transportation and stillness for several days. In the moment, I was very frustrated, as this was not in line with my plans and not what I needed. With hindsight, I probably wouldn't have recognized the need to stop in any other way.

I am grateful for the jolting reminder that could have been much worse and the opportunity to be reminded of the subtle and not so subtle ways the messages come.

Feeling Big gratitude for the lesson in steering and the now pretty humorous reminder to slow down.