driving life

A couple days ago I drove out to Shadyside and a thought passed through my head...

Driving at different ages shows an understanding of death. The youth tend to drive faster because they feel untouchable. They don't understand how quickly death can snatch them up. Older people drive slow (not talking about Sunday drivers) rather middle age people or older than them. They've witnessed death up close and want to avoid it at all costs. They don't want unneeded risks, they want to preserve this life that they know is so precious.

I'll admit that when I'm driving I'm not always as cautious as I should be. I don't understand death and I don't fear it. Am I aware of it? Yes, but I'm not avoiding risks because I feel like I have a lot of life ahead of me.

I need to be more cautious. Believe it or not there is a lot to live for.