Run the Red

“The very contradictions in my life are in some ways signs of God’s mercy to me.” – Thomas Merton

“Life is one big road with lots of signs. So when you riding through the ruts, don’t complicate your mind. Flee from hate, mischief and jealousy. Don’t bury your thoughts, put your vision to reality. Wake Up and Live!” – Bob Marley

As I finished my run with the girls this evening with the drizzle easing up, the “uneven lanes” sign came into view. Isn’t that an understatement of this rare and uncertain time. We are surely amidst a collective unevenness, one massive pothole.

When we got to the red light, there were no cars to be seen near or far as the “stay at home” order is being followed with diligence. I waited at the red light for a moment to follow “the rules” and then decided to “run the red.”

We have signs and signals giving us cues and clues all around us. If we open up and listen we can learn something of value and relevance. So rather than focusing on the uneven lanes, I am going to keep running right through the red lights of fear, boredom, hopelessness, negativity, scarcity, hording, seriousness and uncertainty.

Give the green light to creativity, starting 3 things each day, quiet time, hobbies, joy, exploring, laughing, embracing (from afar for now), gratitude, reflection, planning and preparing for #theotherside.

Run the red!

“It’s true that I’ve driven through a number of red lights on occasion, but on the other hand, I’ve stopped at a lot of green ones but never gotten credit for it.” – Glenn Gould