Slow Down

Everyone should be forced to walk for one whole day. Maybe not even for a whole day, just to the store or to some other destination. I realize the majority of American cities can not be travelled without a car, and actually walking can be a dangerous without proper sidewalks, cross walks and lights.

But that danger could work to prove my point that everyone is driving too fast. Not everyone is driving recklessly, but there's no question everyone is driving too fast. We are in a hurry, there's no time, I'm late, I want to be there now.

A day of walking could put in perspective how fast you are really going. A normal person walks between 2 or 3 miles per hour and drives at 40 mph in a residential zone where kids are playing, people are walking their dogs or going for a jog. By taking the time to walk from one place to another other than your front door to your car, you will realize how 20, 30 and 40 mph are really fast at getting you places.

Our need for speed has gotten out of control. Too many people are getting hurt, physically and financially. Driving is causing lots of stress for people who do drive the speed limits, causing tension between drivers and harmful road rage resulting in horrific tragedies that are unnecessary.

Just slow down, be mindful and take your time. Reaching your destination is the goal and not reaching it, probably means you're dead.