Driving between the self that understands and the self that cannot forgive

Even though I should be doing things properly, there is something that makes me feel uneasy for some reason.

I am keeping to the speed limit and using my turn signals. Even though there is nothing wrong in terms of the rules, it is a car I somehow do not want to be near.

I have always found that strange.

The other day, it suddenly occurred to me.

Oh, this is 'off'.

The distance between cars is not too close. But somehow, it feels close. Starting off is not slow. But there is a sense of being a little rushed.

Everything is 'not wrong,' yet everything is just slightly off.

Perhaps that is not a problem of driving skill.

Composure, impatience, or perhaps that person's 'state of mind' is being transmitted directly through the steering wheel.

And, this is an unpleasant thought, but I do this myself, too.

When I am pressed for time, or when I am in a bad mood. Even when I intend to drive properly, there are moments when I look back and think I was a bit careless.

Driving reveals your 'state of mind for the day' more than your skill.

When you think about it that way, it is a little scary.

To be continued...

For those who were bothered by the 'misalignment,' the following article is recommended!

Continued...

Every time I see a story about drunk driving on the news, I think, 'That is impossible.'

It is illegal, dangerous, and irreversible.
I truly believe that.

But at the same time, there is a part of me that understands it just a little.

The feeling of having a drink, letting your guard down, and thinking,
'I'm sure it'll be fine.'

That sensation where your judgment blurs and you want to skip one troublesome step.

Of course, between that and actually getting behind the wheel,
there is a line that must never be crossed.

I believe that is clearly a different matter.

But that kind of 'laziness' just one step before that,
is actually quite common in everyday life.

Like when you're in a hurry or when you're tired.
Those moments when you just let things slide with a 'well, it's fine.'

It's just that when that happens to coincide with driving,
it takes an irreversible form.

That is why, while I strongly condemn it,
I am also a little troubled by it somewhere deep down.

Because I feel it's not the story of a completely detached 'other person',
but rather something that exists on a continuous line.

Perhaps people feel more nervous about 'things they could do if they wanted to'
than 'things they would never do'.

That is precisely why we draw lines,
and why we dare to condemn it with strong words.

But perhaps that line is not something drawn on the outside,
but something drawn within ourselves.

Between the self that understands and the self that cannot forgive,
I think we are all driving.

More than whether we are doing things properly,
it's about whether we have drifted just a little bit.

Safe driving might be less about technique,
and more about whether you can notice that 'drift'.

And perhaps, just being in that space between the two,
acts as a slight brake.

For those who feel similarly to me, I recommend the following books.

If you have the time, I would be happy if you could also take a look at the following articles.

Finally,
The inspiration for this article came from the word "beta" (cliché) used byDaisan.
The moment I read it, I felt something hit me hard.
Thank you for the fresh stimulation.

I intended to align the structure of the main text quite closely with "cliché" (even someone like me is learning and challenging myself day and night? Is that really true? Haha).

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