Road Rage of the Day
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I almost killed some old guy this morning that almost ran me over while cycling to work. I would have tried to kill anyone who would intervene too. I needed revenge.
I knew he was at fault (and now mostly think so, but I could have acted better too) but that's irrelevant.
It was temporary insanity (I always doubted the legitimacy of the term), and I think I will only fully recover tomorrow but i'm much calmer now.I was reading about anger management. It's scary, fucked up my ability to think and more importantly almost ruined multiple lives. this site is very good-
http://www.angermanagementresour…My take - only begin your cycling/driving after you are aware and in control of your state of mind. Communicate with and respect your anger. A colleague said she practiced it for a while and after internalizing it she no longer needs it and has calmer commutes.
- just realized that ppl on the bike path that are walking in the wrong direction and know it are looking for a confrontationsofas
- helmet and reflective vest today, eye contact, waving, safe bubble, slow, less surprises. not perfect but improvementsofas
- to think I almost lost my freedom and ruined so much in the spur of the moment. I practiced meditation and tai-chi.sofas
- I'm going back to martial arts and to implementing that state of mind on the road.sofas