I’m in the midst of another road trip to my home town for a funeral. This is the second one in six months. Both times, I have chosen to travel with my parents and ride as a passenger in the back seat. At first, I sulked like a teenager with no control over the music, the speed of the car, or the choice of pit stops along the three hour drive. But as I got comfortable in my space (all to myself), I realized what a nice change of perspective this ride is affording me.
The ride was relatively quiet as we were all quite saddened by the passing of someone who was like family to us. Now and then, we would reminisce about the good times – there were so many after being neighbours for 25 years. Mostly, we sat in silence or listen to a few tunes by Bruce Springsteen or Bob Dylan (Dad’s choice, with my approval). Without the responsibility of driving (Mom) or looking out for moose (Dad), I was able to just BE – it’s not something I often get to do as the sole driver of my own car.
I enjoyed seeing the landscape from this new perspective, feeling the winding of the road, and being FREE of control. Yes, I actually said that. I’ve enjoyed giving up control!! Now that is not something you often hear from a backseat driver, especially one who has bore the title of Control Freak in the past. But on this highway of life, there have been many twists and turn, bumps and boulders, all smoothed out as I have learned to LET GO.
I sat there, in silence, and allowed my mind to clear. I was completely relaxed and at peace. Funny, I never would have thought that, at the age of 40, sitting in the back of an AVEO behind my parents, would be a relaxing experience, but I stand corrected as I usually am when I let go and enjoy the ride!
Live, love, laugh and Let Go!
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