A few months ago, my kids and I were in the van, on our way to the orthodontist. At the exit ramp, I was hit from behind by a young woman who didn't slow down with the exiting traffic. My daughter asked me if it was an earthquake. I smiled and told her no, that we were in a car accident.
The woman who hit my car was driving a small Toyota, and it was pretty much totaled. My auto (Honda minivan) had a little dent in the rear bumper. Nobody was hurt. We both pulled over and got out of our cars.
She was very apologetic and I encouraged her to calm down. The things we can replace, but it is a miracle that we were okay. I asked her and my kids to hold hands and pray a grateful prayer.
After the prayer we exchanged insurance information. She told me I was the nicest person she ever got into an accident with!
Since then, I feel like I am noticing the little gifts the universe gives me with more regularity. The colors of the sunset and sunrise glow more richly, the flowers are more brilliant. A smile towards me is warmer than before. I feel as if the very volume of my existence has been turned up. The accident could have been a death sentence. It was a miracle we were all okay, especially after observing her damaged vehicle.
I ask you, does it take an accident or grave illness for us to realize how valuable our lives are? I want to hear from you. Please share your stories of the a-ha moments.
Blessings,
KJ Landis
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The woman who hit my car was driving a small Toyota, and it was pretty much totaled. My auto (Honda minivan) had a little dent in the rear bumper. Nobody was hurt. We both pulled over and got out of our cars.
She was very apologetic and I encouraged her to calm down. The things we can replace, but it is a miracle that we were okay. I asked her and my kids to hold hands and pray a grateful prayer.
After the prayer we exchanged insurance information. She told me I was the nicest person she ever got into an accident with!
Since then, I feel like I am noticing the little gifts the universe gives me with more regularity. The colors of the sunset and sunrise glow more richly, the flowers are more brilliant. A smile towards me is warmer than before. I feel as if the very volume of my existence has been turned up. The accident could have been a death sentence. It was a miracle we were all okay, especially after observing her damaged vehicle.
I ask you, does it take an accident or grave illness for us to realize how valuable our lives are? I want to hear from you. Please share your stories of the a-ha moments.
Blessings,
KJ Landis
superiorselfwithkjlandis.com
SuperiorSelf channel on YouTube
SuperiorSelf on Twitter and Periscope
superiorself on Instagram
Superior Self with KJ Landis on Facebook
KJ Landis on LinkedIn
[email protected]
BOOK AVAILABLE NOW!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1452521352/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_UVClub134AYDK
http://m.barnesandnoble.com/w/superior-self-kj-landis/1120403615?ean=9781452521350
http://bookstore.balboapress.com/AdvancedSearch/Default.aspx?SearchTerm=Landis
Folio Books, San Francisco
Olive This, Olive That, San Francisco
Your local library
Books Inc, SF
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