"If all the cars in the United States were placed end to end, it would probably be Labor Day Weekend." -Doug Larson
It would be a close second to the day after Thanksgiving, which is why many prefer not being out in it. To see the constant stream of traffic, bumper-to-bumper with lots of frustration. It can make you wonder why anyone would enjoy placing themselves in that condition.
But then I begin to understand that placing yourself among others is a way of placing yourself in the path of opportunity. Opportunity to meet new people. Opportunity to find new ideas. Opportunity to set an example of goodness in front of others.
The crowded streets and packed stores can be both frustrating and exhilarating. All you have to do is set yourself in a proper mind set. To be prepared for the inevitable slow traffic, the long lines and the frantic pace of it all. But also be prepared for meeting new people, of spreading a little smile here and there.
The possibilities that exist when you place yourself in the middle of it are endless. A new friend, a new partner, a new business associate, or a new direction are out there waiting for you. People changing your life. You changing people's lives. Together all of us changing life.
Enjoy your Labor Day holiday here in the United States. Enjoy the crowds. Enjoy your life.
