Those Pesky Check Engine Lights

Just when I think all is going swell with the car, the check engine light comes back on, darn it. Story of my life.

But as of recently, I've decided to not write that story anymore. I've decided to write a new story, a better story. Or at least live a better tale, even if the check engine light does come back on.

It might be nothing. Or it might be something. Perhaps the gas cap is loose, maybe more. But, either way, I am tired of feeling ruled by the darn check engine lights of life, the times when everything is going swimmingly, then a reminder creeps in to say - hey - life is not always bubbles and sunshine. 

Well, I know that. Don't we all. So when these polite reminders creep in to tell us this, we can politely acknowledge them, do something about them (or not), and move on. Or we could let them get to us and then lead a stressed out, always down and out kind of existence. Your choice. My choice too. And I choose to roll. That's why I have an auto club membership and insurance. So if the check engine light really does mean something, I have a safety net, a catch all.

In life, our auto club is our loved ones, and/or our determination, our fortitude, and strength. It is our faith, that even when life spits up on you a little (or a lot) - and the check engine light does come on - it will either go away or stay and you will fix it or you won't.

But it's your choice. That's the thing to remember. What to do and how to do it, how you feel about it - that's all you. So, remember this, just keep rolling on (preferably down a hill, on your side, like you did as a child), and realize that you do have the strength and the backing to get through any check engine lights of life.