Look Both Ways
By allen0187
@allen0187 (59645)
Philippines
March 23, 2021 5:25am CST
Very simple yet very effective reminder on how we deal with matters in our daily lives.
Possibly, the first lesson my folks taught me when outside, before crossing a street, 'Look both ways. Make sure there are no incoming vehicles and when there are none, go ahead and cross the street.' I took this advice by heart. Whenever I crossed the street, even though the traffic light is on 'red' and the 'Walk' sign is lighted up, I'd look both ways and when I was sure that there were no vehicles, only then would I cross the street. I did this even for one-way streets... kinda funny really, now that I thought about it.
In life, I'd be as cautious... look both ways before making the decision. Big or small, I'd look at my options, look at the intersection or the crossroads, whatever analogy suit you... and I'd make sure that I had a clear path before treading on. Seems to have worked for me so far. I'm not saying it is the end all and be all... just saying look both ways before crossing the street... or crossing someone... or making the decision, big or small.
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@LadyDuck (502208)
• Italy
25 Mar 21
@allen0187 Mom was very strict, but we learnt a lot from her.
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@allen0187 (59645)
• Philippines
23 Mar 21
Very true. Keep a wide view of things and keep options open.
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@toniganzon (77084)
• Philippines
23 Mar 21
My father always told me i was a careless one. And that’s true. I like taking risks, I’m not being cautious most of the time. I like adventures. It’s bad i know, but fortunately, it works for me most of the time.
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@allen0187 (59645)
• Philippines
23 Mar 21
One can be risk adverse or can be a risk-taker. It isn't limited to that but knowing what type of risk you are taking and how to limit these. Risk management is key.
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@cherigucchi (15934)
• Philippines
23 Mar 21
I learned the same lesson from my old folks.
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@allen0187 (59645)
• Philippines
23 Mar 21
You make me feel like an old soul!
I feel like one!
I feel like one!1 person likes this
@allen0187 (59645)
• Philippines
23 Mar 21
Thank you. I do what I can to live up to their expectations!
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@allen0187 (59645)
• Philippines
23 Mar 21
I hope I'm not as old as your dad!
Cant help it! I'm an old soul!
@allen0187 (59645)
• Philippines
23 Mar 21
True that! I would dare say it is the only way!
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@allen0187 (59645)
• Philippines
25 Mar 21
We will make some decisions that won't turn out how we want them to turn out but it is what it is.
@RebeccasFarm (91299)
• United States
1 Apr 21
Here it is deadly if you do not look they are driving like maniacs
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@allen0187 (59645)
• Philippines
2 Apr 21
Everyone turns postal when they are on the road.
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@jobelbojel (36791)
• Philippines
24 Mar 21
Good analogy my friend. When I was in grade school we were taught about stop, look, and listen and look to the left and to the right. And it is something we can apply in life. As well as listening to other people.
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@JESSY3236 (22231)
• United States
30 Mar 21
Never thought about that. But that is true.
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@Marilynda1225 (91035)
• United States
23 Mar 21
That's a very good way at looking at things.
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
23 Mar 21
We should look at all sides of the situation. I'm learning as I get older to look both ways twice because sometimes cars are hiding between the windshield and side window when we driving that is.
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