We all love a good trip.
Driving, especially, is therapeutic for me.
I love the open road.
If I’m alone,
it’s time to think.
If I’m with someone I love,
it’s even better,
especially with good music playing.
*play Passenger Seat by Stephen Speaks*
Windows down. Volume up. No rush.
It feels like freedom.
Until traffic hits.
That excitement fades fast
when you are stuck in a standstill.
Imagine this.
You are on your way to Baguio,
picturing cool air and pine trees,
when Kennon Road turns into a parking lot.
Then a friend texts:
“Traffic here. Not moving.”
Thanks.
But you are already stuck.
Now imagine a different message:
“Accident ahead. Two lanes blocked. Take this route instead.”
Suddenly, you feel better.
You feel informed.
You feel prepared.
You feel in control.
That is the power of Waze.
It does not just point out the problem.
It helps you move past it.
In life, we need more of that.
Some people only point out what is wrong.
Some explain why it happened.
But the rare ones,
the real leaders,
the people who matter,
are the ones who help you find a way forward.
They do not just criticize.
They clarify.
They do not just complain.
They contribute.
They do not just observe.
They guide.
Be that person.
Be the one who offers solutions, not just opinions.
Who listens before reacting.
Who helps others see options when they feel stuck.
Because everyone hits traffic in life.
Delays.
Setbacks.
Mistakes.
Detours.
And in those moments,
what people need most
is not commentary.
It is direction.
So be the Waze in someone’s life.
Find the cause.
Offer the route.
Keep them moving.