Lessons from Life's Experiences

Three months ago I was a passenger in a car accident. A friend and I were going over to Lahaina from Central Maui. There was a point on the highway where traffic backed up due to road construction. The man driving behind us wasn't watching the road and slammed into us traveling about 50 mph. Were were launched into oncoming traffic. Eventually we were able to retreat to safety and the recovery process began from there.

Passing these months have been challenging as I enter different phases of my rehabilitation. My focus has turned towards battling physical and emotional hurdles. The recent weeks have fostered some progress in the recovery of my neck and back. Praise the Lord!

About a month ago I was driving and was unable to take my eyes off the rear view mirror. Every vehicle that encroached on my "comfort zone" would give me a spike in my adrenaline levels. More than once I found myself needing to slam on the breaks because I wasn't watching what was on the road in front of me.

I realized at the time that is how I run into trouble in my relationships. So often I cant take my eyes off what has happened to me in the past. I speed down the road staring in to life's rear view mirror; completely unaware of what is in front of me.

Im hoping to shift my attention to driving majority of the time with my focus pointed at what is in front of me. My rear view mirror is only intended for a darting glance at what's behind.