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- 👁️ Blink of An Eye 👁️
Vincent experienced a miracle that could have been an end.
Saturday night my friend Vincent walked away from a car accident with only a few stitches in his forearm. The car is totaled and looks like no one could have survived. We spent Monday together getting forms and information to various police stations and the Drivers and Vehicle Licensing Administration (DVLA).
I’m beyond grateful we had that time together and that we will have more time together in the future. But it could have been over in the blink of an eye. 👁️
It made me think about how fast friendships and life can change.
A sharp response without thinking can end a friendship. You and I have probably scarred, wounded, and ruined a few friends with dumb words we said. Did you know that you can make the same wounds without saying something quickly? Friendship is complicated.
Life can end in the blink of an eye. Vincent could have died just as easily as he walked away from his totaled car. We do not have a guarantee or right to life. Living is a fragile privilege we need to celebrate with our friends.
Adjust in the blink of an eye and save a life. Automatically swerving to the right instead of the left would have ended Vincent’s life. Fast forgiveness, apologies, and moments of being there for a friend can change your friend’s life—and your’s too.
Practice & planning help us make good decisions in an emergency. Fire and tornado drills in elementary school taught me how to react. Years of driving help us all sharpen skills to avoid problems. The same is true for our relationships. Using our relationship tools prepares us for the inevitable emergencies.
(Are your relationship tools rusty from not being used? Do you use them on purpose or just float through life?)