Stop lights? What’s up with that?
I know. Most of us don’t view anything relating to traffic as ’sane’.
But just think about it for a minute. If the lights weren’t there, particularly the red one, what would happen? I think we all know the answer and it ain’t pretty. I suppose in my strange-ness I enjoy a good, long stop light. Why? Well…let’s see…let me name a few reasons:
1. How many times as a busy mom do you get to sit in a semi-reclined position with a radio and cupholder within easy reach?
2. How many times do you get to do the above with all of your children firmly strapped in five-point harnesses?
3. How many chances do you get in a typical day to just sit there, doing absolutely nothing (except telling your kids to stop hitting each other, and, please, not to lose their gum in the car or mommy will be in trouble. *But remember, they are still strapped in their seats. Don’t be afraid. They can’t hurt you.)
4. And this is the best one. How often do you have the chance to do ALL of the above while under the command of the local law enforcement, by penalty of law?
I trust I have made my point. So, I encourage you to find those ’stop light’ moments in each of your days that provides a bit of enforced rest or moments of laughter and sanity to help us stay sane in this insane world.
So, next time I’m sitting at a stop light and I look over and see a woman in the next lane with a tea cake in one hand and cucumber slices on her eyes, I’ll know it’s you.
“Be still and know that I am God…” Psalm 46:10
