how do you figure out (couple, experiences, looking, celebrate)
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When something unexpected and big happens to you, how do you figure out what it is that life is trying to tell you?
I was driving today and my vehicle got hit by a large city bus. Yikes. Obviously this shook me up pretty bad. Physically I am fine. Thirty-four years safe driving, never been cited for any accidents ever, this is a first for me.
I am someone who does not believe in coincidences, there is nothing random about the universe at all, and if something happens to me there is meaning behind it, part of a larger pattern, and life is trying to tell me something.
In the past when something "big" or "bad" has happened to me, I am usually able to have a sense of what it is related to, what life is asking me to pay attention to. But in this case I do not have a clue whatsoever, which has me baffled. This is new territory. Life is going great, finances are good, health is good, i love my job, happy where I am living.
What is your take? What has your experience been in these situations? Thank you as always for your input. I am looking forward to hearing and learning from your stories.
I am sorry for what happened to you, but if you weren't hurt, you are one lucky guy.
That being said, why did you post in the relationships forum?
Why do you think there is a deep meaning to everything that happens? Maybe life isn't telling anything special, except that you are lucky to be alive ?
Alertness, maybe.
Sometimes when things are (apparently) all good, we tend to lean on one side and smile at the sun and not be very open to the universe, but just to our own little perfect-for-the-moment-world.
Sometimes (don't know if this is the case with you too) I found that in my life, after a big shock i was more alert, thus contributing more to whatever was surrounding me.
Well I am glad you are ok! I think of these things in this way too...
I think in your case it would be still considered great because your brain is not a pancake! ☺
yeah, that is for sure. a few feet, a second or two difference, and i wouldn't be here. those busses are BIG, plus it one of those double-long types
First, I'm very glad to hear that you are alright. I would treat the bus accident as a wakeup call to make sure that you are appreciating being alive and in good health. You don't have to go crazy and go skydiving, but at the very least, take a deep breath and enjoy what you have.
When the weather is nice out, I like to sit on my back steps with my dogs and think about how lucky I am to be alive. I may not be a millionaire, but I do have a very pleasant and enjoyable life here in New England. I have the love of my boyfriend and pets. I am not being a baby factory in a third world country. I live in a country where women have equal rights to the men. And I have my good health. I love driving my little Civic around.
this is lovely, thank you miu
it made my heart warm and also gave me a good laugh (the third world baby factory part). Life is good. Now I get to appreciate it with a more pronounced awareness
i really appreciate all the good wishes from everyone and the outpouring of kind words. Also a lot of helpful insight from people, i benefit from these forums in a very tangible positive way, particularly in a case like this where i'm a bit shook up and somewhat in shock to have clear thinking of my own
My ancestors always opined that instances as these happen owing to the jealousy of people around us.
If 5 people are jealous of you and curse you internally, the omens of something bad happening to you is high.
This is why my father always advised us to keep a low profile and not brag around in public.
there is definitely something to this, thank you antlered. I live not far from the rez, and know people who have actually chosen to move off the rez because they felt safer NOT being so visible, and to avoid being that sort of target
and it is a wise and peaceful way to live, anyway, with a low profile, so thank you for this reminder and wisdom along those lines.
It's funny too, i am now in a rental car for a few weeks while my own vehicle is fixed, and what i notice about it is feels quite low to the ground after driving for years a vehicle up a lot higher. My instant thought was that this is a reminder for me about being humble.
(PS I gotta ask, what are the BCs?)
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Miu's ignoring me and I'm broken-hearted.
