Commuted while Commuting

Commuting to work is a regular occurrence for many of us. I have driven the same route thousands of times now for well over twenty years. I have seen road construction, new bridges, more lanes, and typically have a pretty consistent drive time.

How often do I think about and appreciate the vehicle I am driving and the roadway I am traversing? These are things I often take for granted as my mind focuses on other things about the day ahead or behind me, as I listen to news or music, or talk to a friend.

Maybe it’s good to be commuted to a place of gratefulness for these mundane, daily gifts from time to time.

So here’s the start of a gratitude list for roads and vehicles:

-smooth roadways that make for a comfortable ride

-road signs, markings and stoplights that make it possible for hundreds of cars to share the same space relatively safely

-the engineers, construction workers, and maintenance crews who keep the roads in good shape and traffic flowing in a sensible manner

-my reliable car that has covered over 136, 000 miles now

-headlights and seat belts and all kinds of safety features

-what Mother Nature adds to my drives, whether it be cityscape or farm country

Take a moment the next time you get in your vehicle and head down the road. Give thanks for those things that make your commute or trip as easy as it is.