A Near Car Accident and a Message
I almost got into a car accident… and then the magic came.
I had the all-clear to switch lanes, and as I did, my blind spot monitor started beeping. I quickly veered back into my lane—only to see a car flying past me like a bat out of hell. I watched as this car continued weaving in and out of traffic recklessly. Cue my anger and judgment.
I encounter this a lot on my nomadic adventures with Pepper. Thankfully, I’ve never seen an accident from it, nor have I seen one of these cars pulled over by a cop.
Until yesterday. While I’m 90–95% sure it was the same car, I can’t say for certain. However, for the lessons that followed, it didn’t really matter whether it was or wasn’t. Here’s why.
How Karma Can Be Judgement In Disguise
Almost instantly, what came to me was the energy of accountability in action. It felt as though we might be shifting into a period of collective accountability—on a worldwide scale.
As I sat in gratitude for the message that came through, I was simultaneously losing my calm in the congestion of traffic. I don’t like feeling trapped or claustrophobic and I get overwhelmed by too much stimulation—especially the energy of others.
To be fair, I’ve come a long way. I no longer get panic attacks or hurt myself to disconnect, though I still get impatient and angry when driving and in crowds.
So my state of gratitude quickly shifted into frustration. I kept getting “stuck” in slow lanes—boxed in by cars, unable to move. When I finally switched lanes, that lane would then slow down.
At the time, I couldn’t quite see beyond the irritation—was this, too, a lesson at play?
Same Energy, Different Expression
For a while now, I’ve tried to trust when I find myself in unpleasant experiences. Sometimes it takes effort – like while crying in 45 minutes of standstill traffic. It took effort, but I leaned into trust. I felt my feelings and I believed there was meaning. Sure enough, the understanding came just a few days later. I’ll be sharing that story in time as it is still unfolding!
Sometimes, there is no effort at all. There is complete trust, like I shared with you in this story about losing out on something I wanted.
In this moment, I was neither and perhaps both – because the understanding came immediately.
It was crystal clear – I was embodying the same energy as the reckless driver I had judged.
In an instant, my lens shifted—from karma and accountability to understanding and union. I saw myself as the driver, and the driver as me. Different, yet the same.
The very energy I was so quick to condemn was simply expressing itself through me in a different way. Same frequency, different expression.
And isn’t that what we all are? Different expressions of the same Source. Each soul an aspect of the All. If Source doesn’t resonate, please use a name that does. Also knowing, there is no need to name “it” at all.
Right Lane Realizations
But the story doesn’t end here, friends. The teachings kept unfolding throughout this particular drive.
As I shifted back into gratitude from this brief moment of embodied Oneness, I settled into the right lane—aka the slow lane.
It was slower at times, yes, but as my exit approached, I began to realize this was exactly where I needed to be. (Aren’t we always?)
I had forgotten that the last time I took this exit, there was so much traffic that I struggled to merge in time. This time, I was already there— no struggle. And for that I was grateful.
Instant Manifestation: Trust vs. Doubt
Let me give you a sense of timing: all of this unfolded in a span of ~20 minutes.
Fast forward another 20, and I’m on a different highway —again in the right lane. It begins slowing down, almost to a stop. Other cars begin fleeing to the left. I consider it too, but something nudges me to stay put.
You probably know where this is going…
The right lane picks up. The left slows down. I cruise along merrily.
Soon, the highway expands to three lanes, and I remain in the right. As I approach a large intersection with a green light, I notice something almost miraculous: the two left lanes are completely backed up. And yet, the right lane—the slow lane—is easefully moving through the intersection.
I still don’t fully understand what caused the blockage in the other lanes, but in that moment, it felt like divine timing—like every lane change, delay, and decision had conspired to teach me something.
Presence over Programming
What goes up, must come down and these days, I often feel like I’m riding energetic waves.
At this point, I was tired and emotionally drained.
When I’m in alignment, my OCD is barely noticeable to me. But when I’m not, it can show up in subtle ways—like mental loops and paranoid rumination. Even when I know something is true, the doubt creeps in.
This time, it was about the showtime for an event I had a ticket for. I knew it was at 3 p.m.—but did I really?
I tried to ask Siri to confirm, but the area had little to no cell service. And then my GPS stopped working.
And here’s where the magic came in again.
Instead of panicking, I realized this too was an opportunity. I was doubting myself—and instantly presented with a chance to trust myself. Another moment of instant manifestation and co-creation.
I reminded myself that I knew the area fairly well. Even if I got a little lost, I’d find my way or eventually regain signal. Sure enough, as I surrendered into trust, I entered a downtown area with better reception and GPS kicked back in.
Now, maybe it was just a coincidence. But if you tend to rationalize magical moments in your life, I invite you to pause here. Notice what is driving the impulse to rationalize the magic away. In fact, I made a video exploring that very tendency, because I am very much working on it myself.
Digital Dependence and the Duality of Growth
And yes… it still doesn’t end there.
Losing GPS in an area I thought I knew was a wake-up call. I realized how much I rely on GPS—so much that I wasn’t really present to my surroundings. I’d driven this way a number of times, yet I had no real orientation to the land or street names.
GPS and AI are incredible tools. But we must be mindful of when helpful becomes habitual, and habit becomes hindrance. So I made a conscious effort to be more present and engaged.
And then—another familiar scenario and opportunity.
Maybe 20-30 minutes later, I was in the left lane, forgetting that it became a left-turn-only lane at the next busy intersection. This was the third time I’ve done this here. And the moment it happened, self-judgment arose.
And at that moment, I remembered another road I drive often where I always remember to get in the correct lane—proof that I can grow, shift, and integrate lessons.
I realized that its not about always getting it “right”. We need the reminders that we’re still growing, and the validation of how far we’ve come.
The Magic Beneath the Surface
So friends, the next time you have a WTF moment—one that feels off-track, inconvenient, or messy – I invite you to pause.
Could magic be blossoming beneath the surface or right in front of you?
If that feels too far off, begin with the awe-filled WTF moments. If you can see the magic in those, then perhaps—you’ll start to trust that every moment is magical.
See how interconnected it all is?
I’ll leave you with this. The exact lyrics I heard the moment I turned the radio on to start this drive were: Nothing is gonna stop us now.
Gentle reminder that – we got this friends!
Until next time, friends—stay curious. 💫
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Creative Offering:
If these words serve you, let them fly.
If you teach from them, may they bloom again.
Credit is kind. Integrity is everything.
Blair is a registered dietitian, certified intuitive eating counselor, E-500 RYT and Reiki Master. She integrates spirituality with modern day science to help people heal and reclaim their relationship with their body and food.
Disclaimer:
These are my current musings — proofread and edited by AI. This content is intended for informational and inspirational purposes only and does not constitute medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the support of a qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional regarding any concerns or conditions.