The Four-Way Stop
The other day while driving, I came to a four-way stop. Like always, I slowed down, looked carefully in every direction, and waited my turn. Not just for myself, but for everyone else too. Safety is a shared responsibility, even in the smallest moments. As I passed through the intersection, I gave the usual little wave of thanks to the other drivers. It made me laugh a bit. In a funny way, it almost feels like you're standing on a stage thanking a crowd after receiving an award. Maybe, in some small way, it is an award. A moment of patience. A moment of kindness. A moment where strangers choose respect over rushing. That simple interaction has stayed in my thoughts for some time now. Sometimes life feels like that four-way stop. We move quickly, focused on where we're going, rarely stopping long enough to notice what’s happening around us. But life has a way of reminding us to slow down… sometimes gently, sometimes not. When we pause, when we really look left and right at ...