I wish I could remember the origin of this lesson…at any rate the sentiment has stuck with me.

The next time you are in a rush and you hit every traffic light, don’t punch the wheel in anger and honk. Take a deep breath and realize that A - You can’t make a red light green faster by swearing at it, and B - Maybe, just maybe you are stuck at that light for a reason. Call it God, the Universe, Fate, regardless of the term you use, something may be sending you a signal to Slow Down. Perhaps hitting all those lights will cause you to miss the accident that is about to happen along the path you are taking, or it will give you the chance to notice the baby deer lying in the grass just off the side of the road.

Bottom line, we do not control everything. The more we try the more frustrated we get. I often use the phrase, if it is meant to happen, it will happen. Some days I believe that a little less than others, but in general I know it to be true.

I am usually right where I need to be, whether I realize it or not. There is grace to be found in every single moment. I strive to recognize it.

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