Hi, Bob. You reminded me of something that happened to me last week. I was driving in the dark to meet a friend at our local diner. I happened to be lucky enough to barely miss hitting a large deer that ran across the road in front of me as I was going 50 mph. Once the adrenaline died down, I arrived at the diner and told my friend about it. She had almost no reaction and went on with a topic of her own. I almost died! Janet
Hey Janet, That is a perfect example. To your friend, it was equal to a runaway grocery cart in the grocery store parking lot nearly hitting your car. To you, it was a potential life-altering (or life-ending) event. I'm glad you're okay. It makes me wonder how any of us survive into old age.
First, nice bike! I have a friend with one of them with the two wheels on the backend. One of my fantasies has been to own a BMW. Always thwarted by the spouse(who worked in ER). Most of my railroad coworkers owned Harley bikes. Made it more envious. Oh well, back to dreaming.
Your description of "life whizzing by" is a ditto with me. Several events where I was "saved" to live another day . Sometimes, I think the Nine Lives syndrome exists for humans. if that's a working theory, then I've got a few more left. But, I believe it's the Universe.
Hey Gene, isn't it true. My friends and I have often pondered the close-call stories we've each had, hard to believe we've survived this long. I think you're right about the nine lives thanks to higher guidance.
I used to ride a dirt bike when I was a teenager. Back in 2015, I tried a two-wheeled motorcycle and realized my counter steering and balance isn't what it used to be. I didn't feel safe driving Melissa around knowing that if an animal darted out in front of me that I might not react properly. A friend introduced me to the Can Am Spyder, and I fell in love. Melissa loves it because it's not as loud as a Harley, so we can chat occasionally and listen to music. But I certainly get where your wife is coming from. Just being a private eye and working on personal injury cases (plenty of motorcycle accidents), made me pause, and I saw the victims long after the incidents. No doubt being in the ER immediately after the accident would have an even deeper effect.
Glad you & Melissa are OK. While there is peace to be found in being “blissfully unaware” it can also bring unwanted, tragic consequences in. There has to be a balance between burying one’s head in the sand (happy not to know) & being fully conscious & aware (mindfulness)
I think there is a balance, Maureen, although I'm sure it's different for everyone. This article was more about inciting conversation and inquiry, so I appreciate you contributing. Thanks! 💜
Such great points! To know or not know, very interesting! I like thinking about it, and for you I hope you put those critical concerns in order, cause it matters, and you came close to being gone, your thoughts on the dogs, possible death or injury were just a second away, and also a life time away… once again you have been blessed by introspection, and guarded by your guided!
Thanks Michelle, I do love to discover what message my experiences might have for me. It keeps life interesting and helps me learn and grow. My hope is that others will begin to notice the guidance and insights in their own experiences as well. Keep smiling! 💜
Bob, an amazing experience. I noticed that of late, you seem to be keeping your guardian angels extra busy ;-) I sincerely hope they continue to do an excellent job for you.
For me, I think the message I take away is deciding what is important to pay attention to, and allow a little more ignorance (and bliss) into our lives. I'm always curious, but I have found that focusing on too much of something can be bad for my mental and emotional health.
I found Apple News several years ago, and quickly was consumed in reading it constantly. Only recently have I been able to discipline myself to scan headlines and gather 'enough' details to understand major items, without gaining the horrific angst and worries that reviewing each article in detail would leave me with. I'm enjoying a bit of ignorance, so to speak - a trade off against overload that serves no value to me or my day.
I hear you, Bruce. I took this article down the path of discussing the news, which I think is an important topic, but I eventually chose to not include it knowing that some people would have overly focused on it. Nonetheless, I'm in agreement with you. I also wrote but deleted a comment about the number of times I've had close calls in my life. Even just counting the stories I've written, there's the TIA, peanut allergies, near motor vehicle accidents, and hanging from a roof by the gutter as my ladder began to fall, it's amazing I'm still alive. And I know I'm not the only one. I've got friends who can tell similar stories. I do think our angels are quite busy guiding and guarding.
Hi Bob. I keep thinking of the image of the ostrich with its' head in the sand. Sometimes, not knowing is to one's advantage. I also think of the image of "sheeple" marching off the edge of a cliff because they don't know what they should know and want to remain unaware. To me, the key is knowing but being able to maintain balance with the knowledge, especially these days.
Hi Karen, the ostrich image is an interesting one, even more so when I learned that ostriches put their heads in the sand to rotate their eggs and make sure they are evenly heated. That interesting tidbit aside, thanks for keeping the dialogue going. That's what it's all about.
Hi, Bob. You reminded me of something that happened to me last week. I was driving in the dark to meet a friend at our local diner. I happened to be lucky enough to barely miss hitting a large deer that ran across the road in front of me as I was going 50 mph. Once the adrenaline died down, I arrived at the diner and told my friend about it. She had almost no reaction and went on with a topic of her own. I almost died! Janet
Hey Janet, That is a perfect example. To your friend, it was equal to a runaway grocery cart in the grocery store parking lot nearly hitting your car. To you, it was a potential life-altering (or life-ending) event. I'm glad you're okay. It makes me wonder how any of us survive into old age.
And I would say perhaps our guides think we have more to learn in this lifetime.
Without a doubt. Well said!
Bob,
First, nice bike! I have a friend with one of them with the two wheels on the backend. One of my fantasies has been to own a BMW. Always thwarted by the spouse(who worked in ER). Most of my railroad coworkers owned Harley bikes. Made it more envious. Oh well, back to dreaming.
Your description of "life whizzing by" is a ditto with me. Several events where I was "saved" to live another day . Sometimes, I think the Nine Lives syndrome exists for humans. if that's a working theory, then I've got a few more left. But, I believe it's the Universe.
Hey Gene, isn't it true. My friends and I have often pondered the close-call stories we've each had, hard to believe we've survived this long. I think you're right about the nine lives thanks to higher guidance.
I used to ride a dirt bike when I was a teenager. Back in 2015, I tried a two-wheeled motorcycle and realized my counter steering and balance isn't what it used to be. I didn't feel safe driving Melissa around knowing that if an animal darted out in front of me that I might not react properly. A friend introduced me to the Can Am Spyder, and I fell in love. Melissa loves it because it's not as loud as a Harley, so we can chat occasionally and listen to music. But I certainly get where your wife is coming from. Just being a private eye and working on personal injury cases (plenty of motorcycle accidents), made me pause, and I saw the victims long after the incidents. No doubt being in the ER immediately after the accident would have an even deeper effect.
Glad you & Melissa are OK. While there is peace to be found in being “blissfully unaware” it can also bring unwanted, tragic consequences in. There has to be a balance between burying one’s head in the sand (happy not to know) & being fully conscious & aware (mindfulness)
A good subject for debate, don’t you think?
Be safe & well
Maureen
♥️
Maureen
I think there is a balance, Maureen, although I'm sure it's different for everyone. This article was more about inciting conversation and inquiry, so I appreciate you contributing. Thanks! 💜
Dear Bob!
Such great points! To know or not know, very interesting! I like thinking about it, and for you I hope you put those critical concerns in order, cause it matters, and you came close to being gone, your thoughts on the dogs, possible death or injury were just a second away, and also a life time away… once again you have been blessed by introspection, and guarded by your guided!
Put things in order!! Much love!
Thanks Michelle, I do love to discover what message my experiences might have for me. It keeps life interesting and helps me learn and grow. My hope is that others will begin to notice the guidance and insights in their own experiences as well. Keep smiling! 💜
Bob, an amazing experience. I noticed that of late, you seem to be keeping your guardian angels extra busy ;-) I sincerely hope they continue to do an excellent job for you.
For me, I think the message I take away is deciding what is important to pay attention to, and allow a little more ignorance (and bliss) into our lives. I'm always curious, but I have found that focusing on too much of something can be bad for my mental and emotional health.
I found Apple News several years ago, and quickly was consumed in reading it constantly. Only recently have I been able to discipline myself to scan headlines and gather 'enough' details to understand major items, without gaining the horrific angst and worries that reviewing each article in detail would leave me with. I'm enjoying a bit of ignorance, so to speak - a trade off against overload that serves no value to me or my day.
I hear you, Bruce. I took this article down the path of discussing the news, which I think is an important topic, but I eventually chose to not include it knowing that some people would have overly focused on it. Nonetheless, I'm in agreement with you. I also wrote but deleted a comment about the number of times I've had close calls in my life. Even just counting the stories I've written, there's the TIA, peanut allergies, near motor vehicle accidents, and hanging from a roof by the gutter as my ladder began to fall, it's amazing I'm still alive. And I know I'm not the only one. I've got friends who can tell similar stories. I do think our angels are quite busy guiding and guarding.
Hi Bob. I keep thinking of the image of the ostrich with its' head in the sand. Sometimes, not knowing is to one's advantage. I also think of the image of "sheeple" marching off the edge of a cliff because they don't know what they should know and want to remain unaware. To me, the key is knowing but being able to maintain balance with the knowledge, especially these days.
Hi Karen, the ostrich image is an interesting one, even more so when I learned that ostriches put their heads in the sand to rotate their eggs and make sure they are evenly heated. That interesting tidbit aside, thanks for keeping the dialogue going. That's what it's all about.
Thanks for sharing the tidbit about ostriches. Very interesting!!!