Road Rage

On my way home from work yesterday I found myself agitated by several nearby drivers. Some were on phones, smoking joints. One lady was inches from my back bumper. I even saw someone texting, which isn't surprising. Sometimes this kind of behavior puts me on edge, even makes me want to lash out. 

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 But I don't. Mostly, I shake my head and move on. On a bad day I want to engage and slam on the brakes to scare the life out of my tailgater. I don't do that either.

The fact is I can't control what other people do. Few places does this become clearer than while commuting. In traffic as drivers whiz by one another and make poor decisions and put themselves and others at risk, there's little to be done. Being aware of my own habits behind the wheel is a start. Recognizing the people around me helps too. Above all, I have to be hyper-vigilant to avoid the fray, and adopt some humility in the process. Here I can think to myself - you do this too.

A friend of mine likes to say "If you spot it, you got it." No wonder these people drive me up the wall.