I M Perfect lady


Life out of Control

What I learned from the Hit and Run encounter, is that we bump into people all day long. We are exchanging experiences, energy and who we are, with everyone we come in contact with.  And, we are left better, or worse off, by each brush along the way. We leave traces of ourselves on each other.

 

Some encounters have a ripple effect, and the consequences line up to be dealt with.

Perhaps all encounters ripple outward, and their energies stay with us, like an imprint.

We carry with us the energy that we hit up against.

 

The energy of the hit and run feels toxic and abrasive.

 

The lack of control within his own life, left me worse off for your encounter.

Gratefully it was only my jeep.  He had spun me towards the parking lot of the feed mill. Thankfully no one was outside and that I didn't hit someone or a car – or that a vehicle was in the lane I crossed over.

His neglect in his world affects others he is in contact with, even if for a brief moment of time.

I will need to figure out a way to deliver the mail, while my jeep is in the shop for a week. It's an inconvenience that is all. 

 

What it showed me is that we are affected by others.  And some encounters can create added stress and bring in complications.  They messy up your life.

 

The regularity and stresslessness of my life shows how little contact I have with folks who are out of control in their worlds.  I am deeply grateful for my peaceful life.

 

IMG_6580

Later on on my route that day, these two stood in the road, playing chicken with me.

Life is series of encounters.  We can chose how we deal with each of them.  I am very lucky that most things that I encounter on the route are beautiful and leave me feeling better.

I am happy I was the one who was hit, and not the hitter. He is facing much worse consequences from our encounter. Perhaps it will be his wake up call.  That what we do, does impact others around us. Even those who we have brief encounters with.  I hope he gets the help he needs. I can't imagine living a life out of control.

 

 

Published by


Responses

  1. Judy Avatar
    Judy

    As we sail along in the “ safe” little world we try to create…. unexpected stuff jumps out at us- often not good stuff. Its not an easy life- ever. Its like living on a raft above Niagara Falls sometimes. Paddle…. paddle… paddle…. I am SO glad you are ok!!!

    Like

  2. Lori June Avatar
    Lori June

    playing chicken…
    love your play with words and your sense of connection
    seriousness and humour together
    thanks for sharing.

    Like

  3. Ann Avatar
    Ann

    So many people are grateful that you are OK following this accident. You remind us in this post that we all carry energy. I find that if I smile while out shopping most people smile back and we both have a good little moment.
    Your life and its positive energy have been hard fought—it is a triumph that you have a good life, now. The attitude you bring to the world is so good. Instead of damning everything and everyone, you realize that this was an isolated incident and you get to go back to your regular life while the other driver must not face consequences for what he did.
    Thanks for the reminder that we carry energy and hopefully on most days our energy is positive, grateful, helpful to ourselves and others.

    Like

  4. Becky Darling Avatar
    Becky Darling

    What a wonderful piece of writing, Beth. You are so wise and express your feelings so eloquently. Thanks for sharing and be safe out on the rural route.

    Like

  5. I M Perfect Avatar
    I M Perfect

    Thanks everyone. I really am grateful to be me. I was, however quite incredulous, when he hit and then ran. I am not used to being treated so callously by others. I am living in a good space. It also reminds me what energy I bring into each moment. As Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor said, “You are responsible for the energy you bring in the room.” And, I say on the roads too.

    Like

Leave a reply to Lori June Cancel reply