Saturday, May 2, 2026
You’re going along, somewhat hunky-dory, and you hit an crossroads that contains 6 lanes of heavy traffic. Blocked!
Some don’t even go to the intersection. They stay in a confined area. Some approach the intersection timidly, but as they see what’s ahead, they turn around. Some gun it and try to barrel through six lanes. Bad news.
The semi-confident approach with some faith. Initially, they say, “The traffic will clear.” Then, they feel a gnaw of doubt. Other drivers behind want to get through, so they lay on the horn. Panic builds. The semi-confident retreat, the stupid will gun it. Either way – bad news.
The soft approach: Despite mounting horn-blowing, a tinge of anxiety in the gut, and a bit of doubt, the faithful know “the secret.” Traffic, like water, always gets to where it’s going. The key is softness. The oncoming cross traffic will yield, but not to the rigorous, fearful, or demanding.
It’s a simple sitting back on your haunches and waiting softly. Let the unease dissipate. Then, the congestion gives way. Don’t cower or retreat. Don’t affront or confront. Allow ease within no matter what it looks like! That’s the soft approach. Ease up as you approach.
As you sense an obstacle, approach the “intersection” with respect, not with timidity or aggression. Stop. Look. Listen. Sit back on your haunches. Wait, not vigilantly, but with supple knowing. Keep the breath flowing easily. Keep the attention uncluttered and spacious. Keep the body loose. Poise is key.
Faith knows traffic clears – always. Tensing up increases blockage. Inside looseness makes an outer clearing. Those who understand are always granted passage. They rely on the soft approach. They remain supple and “strike” when the moment is right. It’s like Judo, which means “the gentle way.”
Never take the hard approach (gunning it) or turn around (fearing it).
Passage is granted. The soft approach, the gentle way, works every time.