I am terrible at giving directions. I am terrible at following directions. GPS directions technology has changed my own life, in incredible ways. Do you remember when you used to have to give people directions? Or when a slow moving car would sidle by you when you were walking, and ask you for directions? (This was such a tense, anxiety inducing situation for me. First, I would worry that someone was going to try to abduct me. Then, when they asked for directions, I would feel a slight tinge of relief, before the anxiety of having to give directions would make me all tense and nervous all over again.) Do you remember trying to decipher all of the funny landmarks someone would try to describe to you when you asked them for directions? Do you remember using paper maps? Do you remember having to try to fold back up said maps? My kids still love to tease me about the reams of paper I used up, in order to print out textbooks of Mapquest directions for our various road trips. Yes, in my own personal life, GPS on-time directions might be the one of the most positive change inducing inventions which I have ever experienced.
I was thinking, wouldn’t it be great if we could channel our own inner directions and guidance as easily as we can with GPS? Why does our intuition have to be so damn subtle and elusive sometimes? We definitely need better technology than Magic 8 balls for our sixth sense.
Are you passing on love or are you passing on pain? Heal your pain and pass on love.
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This gave me a good laugh. I was just discussing the subject of directions with someone last week as I was driving them to the airport and realizing that I hadn’t been there in so long that I didn’t actually know where I was going!
It wasn’t that long ago that I finally tossed a Thomas Guide that had been in my car since the 90s. It was so old that there were entire freeways missing from the maps. There were big blank, green squares where housing developments have been located for years. Ah, the good old days!
I totally relate to the meme about not confusing me with actual compass directions. I give directions using landmarks “Drive up the street for two blocks then turn left at Del Taco.” If you tell me to go east I’m likely to head the wrong direction out of the driveway!
😉 I’m happy to know that I am not alone, Kelly. I was with friends last night and they read my blog and they were talking about all of your good insights. Thank you for being such a wonderful supporter and adding your insights!
Kelly – please PM me your address via my email. I want to gift you a copy of The Clash Inside Me!
Wow, it’s interesting to hear that people who don’t even know me are discussing the things I’ve shared. I’ve got no objection to that – I just didn’t know that anyone else was paying attention! Do they ever reply to my responses, because if they do, I don’t see it? I thought that I was holding you captive in Kelly World! LOL If I ever start blogging, I’ll be sure to invite all your followers along.
Kelly, you must know by now that I am woman who has never tamed her need for instant gratification. I just bought your book on Kindle and it is queue! Congratulations!!!