Zen and the art of the fill up...

While getting gas this morning I had what I can only refer to as a moment of complete clarity. I stood there next to my car mulling over a difficult situation I have been struggling with lately and in a flash I had the solution! As it worked out it happened all because I stopped at the station that I NEVER stop at, in fact I used to hate this station even though its right in the center of town a mere few blocks from my house. I had harbored such ill will toward this station not because of the brand, or the cost per gallon but solely because of the time it takes to finish getting fuel. You know, the time its takes as the pump slows as it gets close to the amount of your purchase when time seems to stop as the cents indicator slows to a crawl! I have actually tried all the local stations and use only the one with the fastest 'finish speed' even when its as much as ten cents higher per gallon just because I cant stand the wait as the world seems to pass me by while I watch the ticker count off seconds from my life that I wont ever get back... Well, I sit before you a changed man, yes I am! I now see that those few precious moments are far more than missed opportunity to continue this race of rats, its a moment to gather your thoughts, prepare for the day ahead or even just simply catch your breath. Bravo local filling station, I applaud you for giving us all the chance to reflect and find our center, I only wish I had understood the real value of that extra minute or tow sooner! Have a great day!

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