Rubber Necking

"Turn down the radio...I can't see." We used to laugh when my mom would say that; most times on the highway approaching a fatal accident. Everyone would grow silent in order to get a glimpse of the aweful scenario. The traffic inched in solemn stares away from the horrific scene of overturned vehicles stacked and crushed into one another. Even as the distance grows further the image is still haunting; thoughts chase and grab the idea of  "what if" or even how easily that could have been me. if only we'd left a few minutes early or if i hadn't forgot my wallet and the image didn't flash exactly where I'd left it on the kitchen table as i was waiting my turn at the four way stop.

    You begin to meditate and affirmate that it wasn't your time. it wasn't my time. it wasn't my turn; all the  while slowly  and reluctantly but certainly you turn up the volume again so you can drown out the vision with audio. 

  There are so many things that blast in our ears on a daily basis that prevent clear vision. Ipods, blue tooth's, blackberries...fear, selfishness and unforgiveness. We allow these distractions to distort our vision making it difficult to hold on to what this life that is here for a moment and gone in an instant is really all about... Us, relationships, love, forgiveness, sharing, and comforting. We are here and have been strategically placed exactly where we are and with the people in our lives  can we fathom that NOTHING is happenstance? if we did we  would learn to cherish the here and now here on earth.

We turn down our radios to try and see 'what happened?"  "was anyone hurt?" maybe even... "is there something i can do?" Isn't it funny howe get all sentimental and in tune when tragedy occurs? Let's turn a new leaf and  keep  the  soundtracks of life's distractions turned down at all times and turn up connectivity. A touch . a smile, a hand , an ear ... simplicity is such an expensive gift at heart's worth; yet so easily earned... Give and it shall be  given unto you! Love a stranger forgive a friend,share your heart  and Turn down your radio so you can see!!!
By Paige