Moby has a hell of a stare.
"People don't do what we want, things don't happen quickly enough, the weather doesn't cooperate, our bodies don't cooperate. Why are these moments so painful? Because our minds are focused on a static, unchanging, me-centric picture while the dynamic unfolding of a broader life continues around us. There is nothing wrong with expectations per se, as it's appropriate to set goals and work, properly, towards their fruition. But the instant we feel pain over life not going "my way," our expectations have clearly taken an improper turn. Any moment you feel resistance or pain, look for the hidden expectation. Practice giving yourself over to what "you" don't want. Let the line at the store be long. Let the other person interrupt you. Let the nervousness make you shake. Be where your body is, not where your mind is trying to take you."
- Guy Finley
From Whiskey River, of course.
Driving home last night, one of those squarish vehicles with CA plates tailgated the going-a-bit slow driver in front of him. Close enough, that, once I could, I moved to the next lane - even though the wrong one for me. Front car drifting out of her lane, then I noticed she had a dog in her lap, licking her face. Got further over the wrong way, finally back around another slow driver - not rushing, willing to go around the block later. Wound up next to Square CA, and he was on his phone, laughing, talking animatedly, not much paying attention. Able to get away from him within the next block. Dog woman further back passed me as I sat in the left turn lane at the light.
I always keep a good distance, and even more from drivers apparently not paying attention. It's not that I'm technically that good a driver, but I am not bad at watching for odd behavior. Give them room, never crowd. And if I wind up in the wrong lane, proceed as if the mistake were already done, and move from there. And be especially wary of anyone with too many stickers on their car.
She notices the camera a lot. Moby ignores me.
7 comments:
Yes, there's a sixth sense involved with awareness of other drivers....but a face-licking dog is going too far for anyone!
RR,
Anomaly sense, even if we don't know quite how to describe it, we know when something is wrong.
I had another bout of SLI on the drive home this evening. I could never understand how people text and drive - I'm fairly new to texting and would never consider it even if my text notices come in three at a time.
I have always thought people with bumper stickers just want to shove their opinion down your throat. If you are stuck behind them in a traffic jam you have plenty of time to absorb it.
Good to see Moby again...and to read your words.
Phil,
Just keep an eye out for enormous owls.
Jenny,
True enough, but apparently it's even worse than that.
Patry,
Good to hear from you, I'll put the kettle on.
o
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