In the town of Dighton there is a old bridge that crosses the Taunton River and leads you into the town of Berkley. Its a very old and very narrow bridge and can support only one lane of traffic. When you cross the Berkley Bridge you have to wait until your traffic light is green. The spot is is pretty, but when you're in a hurry it's easy to forget to look at what's there.
Our lives can be so much like the Berkley Bridge -- there are times when we have the green light and can get on with the next thing. Then there a moments when we're facing that red light and simply have to wait. So much of the quality of our lives is tied up in what we do when we're waiting. Do we grumble about waiting? Do we ignore the red light and take foolish risks? Or do we savor the moment -- enjoy the scenery and take that little mental holiday? Are we too caught up in getting somewhere that we can't deal with a red light on a one lane bridge?
The next time that life sends you to a one lane bridge and the light is red, don't look at your watch -- look out your window and see the river! You'll be glad you did.
Keep the faith!
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