~:[CH15 - Day 108]:~ Coming to a Halt

 
~:[CH15 - Day 108]:~ Coming to a Halt

I'm on the go more than ever and today, life told me to stop - literally. As I was driving off the offramp on my way to photograph and event, my car revved, but wouldn't move anymore. I couldn't push it when in neutral and really didn't know what was going on. I canceled everything knowing there was no hope and dealt with the situation at hand. I actually was blocking the freeway exit and initially I found some cones to block the way, but eventually, I figured I could back up just enough to allow cars to pass. I couldn't go forward, so that was the only option as I felt backing all the way to the shoulder may be too dangerous . It was a little strange that people just looked at me as they passed one by. One person said, "why would you park here?" not knowing my situations. I thought back and aside from the police offers and tow truck driver, the only other person that offered to help, was the homeless man on the side of the road. As I was talking to the tow truck driver, it was something that came up and it made me realize, that I took may have been someone who passed by without thinking. Am I in such a rush in my daily life that I forget to think about those around me and forget to stop when I should? Should I slow down and offer my helping hand more often? I thought of a lot of things a we took the hour long drive home. I forgot to mention that my car stopped almost as I reached my destination in Moreno Valley, which meant I had a long trek back home. It was a nice conversation and once we go there, we unloaded the car and they said they'll contact me on Monday when my appointment was. I laid down when I got home and didn't do much. As I looked back, as much of a hassle as it was, I was thankful that the issue didn't happen in the middle of the freeway, didn't cause any injuries or damage, or didn't happen with someone else in car. Of course, it didn't take long for me to begin thinking about what I needed to do and start planning and coordinating for upcoming events, but still yet, when things like this happen, maybe that halt in your life happened for a reason. You don't need the answer to why, but thinking about things and clearing your mind a bit may be just what you need to hit the reset or refresh button to get you going forward. My car doesn't seem like it will be moving forward anytime soon, so for now, I'll do what I can while life keeps me at this halt.