The line that stayed with me was the idea that someone else's worst day becomes our inconvenience. I think we've all been guilty, at one time or another, of seeing the traffic before we see the person. Your piece gently but firmly turns our attention back to the human being at the center of it.
I also appreciated that this doesn't ask for pity; it asks for perspective. Sometimes the greatest act of compassion is simply remembering that every delay has a story we cannot see.
Thank you for writing something that encourages us to slow down, not just our cars, but our judgments.
This is something that truly means a lot to me. And to hear this from you means the world. I appreciate you and all your work. Thank you so so much, Robes for all you do and for this!
Sarah, in some way we are all accidents, of circumstance, of fate, of time and place, but being an accident does not mean we are a calamity. Every work of art is a collision of coincidence and consciousness. The good thing is, we get to decide how the colors scatter or how the lines flow. I was an accident in the plan, an accident in chromosomal ordination, but I have become purpose and clarity through all of my chaotic collisions. If you are an accident, Padawan, you are a happy accident on a spreading canvas.
Thank you, Mack. I appreciate this and you. Whether an idea of something or someone is accidental or intentional and so forth, is far beyond me. The amount of thought in this is incredible. I read this at least three times because I was so invested in the idea of this. I love how you put things in different ways. Thank you for this and for bringing light to a new perspective I now have. Stay awesome Mack.
One thought remained with me after reading this: compassion often begins the moment we stop seeing an inconvenience and start seeing a person.
Your words gently remind us that every delay, every silence, and every unexpected pause may carry a story we cannot see. That quiet shift in perspective is what stayed with me most.
Thank you for sharing such an honest and courageous piece.
Thank you for those words, Antonio. These mean the absolute world to me! I appreciate you sharing your thoughts on this with me. I always love how you comment on these! It is a joy to have you as someone here. Thank you for saying these things and for being awesome!
Wow, Sarah. This cuts straight to the bone. 'If you see someone whose life has stopped traffic, do you ever wonder what it cost them before you wondered how long you'd be delayed?'—that framing is unforgettable. You’ve taken a terrifying, deeply personal moment and turned it into a masterclass in visceral poetry. It's beautiful, gritty, and fiercely alive.
I appreciate you for reading this, Jay. It truly means a lot to me and thank you for sharing your thoughts on this piece. This means a lot, and i love how you shared a line you connected with! Thank you, Jay!
This is incredibly powerful, Sarah.
The line that stayed with me was the idea that someone else's worst day becomes our inconvenience. I think we've all been guilty, at one time or another, of seeing the traffic before we see the person. Your piece gently but firmly turns our attention back to the human being at the center of it.
I also appreciated that this doesn't ask for pity; it asks for perspective. Sometimes the greatest act of compassion is simply remembering that every delay has a story we cannot see.
Thank you for writing something that encourages us to slow down, not just our cars, but our judgments.
Stay entangled, my friend.
—The Bathrobe Guy
This is something that truly means a lot to me. And to hear this from you means the world. I appreciate you and all your work. Thank you so so much, Robes for all you do and for this!
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I needed to read this today , thank you for sharing x
And thank you, Suzie. That means the world to me. 🤍✨
Sarah, in some way we are all accidents, of circumstance, of fate, of time and place, but being an accident does not mean we are a calamity. Every work of art is a collision of coincidence and consciousness. The good thing is, we get to decide how the colors scatter or how the lines flow. I was an accident in the plan, an accident in chromosomal ordination, but I have become purpose and clarity through all of my chaotic collisions. If you are an accident, Padawan, you are a happy accident on a spreading canvas.
Thank you, Mack. I appreciate this and you. Whether an idea of something or someone is accidental or intentional and so forth, is far beyond me. The amount of thought in this is incredible. I read this at least three times because I was so invested in the idea of this. I love how you put things in different ways. Thank you for this and for bringing light to a new perspective I now have. Stay awesome Mack.
One thought remained with me after reading this: compassion often begins the moment we stop seeing an inconvenience and start seeing a person.
Your words gently remind us that every delay, every silence, and every unexpected pause may carry a story we cannot see. That quiet shift in perspective is what stayed with me most.
Thank you for sharing such an honest and courageous piece.
Thank you for those words, Antonio. These mean the absolute world to me! I appreciate you sharing your thoughts on this with me. I always love how you comment on these! It is a joy to have you as someone here. Thank you for saying these things and for being awesome!
Wow, Sarah. This cuts straight to the bone. 'If you see someone whose life has stopped traffic, do you ever wonder what it cost them before you wondered how long you'd be delayed?'—that framing is unforgettable. You’ve taken a terrifying, deeply personal moment and turned it into a masterclass in visceral poetry. It's beautiful, gritty, and fiercely alive.
I appreciate you for reading this, Jay. It truly means a lot to me and thank you for sharing your thoughts on this piece. This means a lot, and i love how you shared a line you connected with! Thank you, Jay!
Thank you so much, Eleora! That is such an amazing compliment and im so glad you felt this! I appreciate you!❤