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Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Using Your Indicator

I was driving today and noticed the car next to and slightly ahead of me acting rather strangely. The driver was slowing, veering into my path. I finally realised that they wanted into my lane.

I wanted to tell them that if only they’d used their signal I would have happily let them in.

Maybe it never occurred to them to ask.

How often in life do we not use our signal? Using your signal is asking for assistance. It’s an indication of intent, and a request for help. How often do we neglect to ask for assistance?

How many times does it not occur to us that others will gladly help, but may not know our needs? How many times have we not asked for help, either through an unawareness that help is available or because we’ve asked before and been refused?

I feel like a queen when I let someone in. I am happy to be given the opportunity to do something good. It enhances my sense of well-being and connection to others.

To ask for help is to offer others a chance to feel that good. By letting them help you, you are giving them the opportunity to feel good about who they are, to feel connected to others and to be Queen for the day.