Are You an Aggressive Driver?

If you yell at slow moving vehicles in front of your car, if you give stink-eye to someone who enters an intersection before their turn at a four-way stop, or if you flip a single finger to a person texting on their phone who swerves into your lane, then you might benefit from this simple suggestion.

It’s not to say that your anger isn’t justified, but that’s a lot of hostile energy you’re putting out there, which will only cause you more stress and may make the other driver angry. Since strong emotional energy has proven to be effective in creating change, why not send good, positive energy to the other driver so they can be safer on the road and so you can have a better day driving?

This easy and simple procedure can be applied not only to drivers who annoy you, but to others in any social situation, no matter where it takes place. First, think of something or someone who invokes a feeling of profound love in you. It could be a person, a pet, or a place you feel safe. I visualize my dog, Bostrum, who died a few years ago. A gentle animal, he was old, but every now and then he acted like a playful puppy. He loved being loved and gave it easily. He is my symbol for unconditional love.

So when you drive and run into someone annoying, think of your love image. Let the energy of that image recreate wonderful feelings inside of you. Imagine that the other driver is your love image. I would never give the evil eye to dear Bostrum or shout at him in anger. 

Remember that as you send out good thoughts to that driver, they will be positively affected and be more thoughtful on the road or towards other people.

Give it a try, and you will find peace on the road, reduce your stress, and do something subtle that will have a profound change on the world!