What I'm Thinking is Not What...

You're thinking. So, I've just finished an on-line class offered by edx.org (a great site for an education on any subject) called

The Science of Everyday Thinking

and the major take away from this class is that when something happens to us or we see something happen we often apply what is called the Fundamental Attribution Error. Essentially, we don't judge the circumstances of the situation we judge the personality of the person. When we make a similar mistake we justify our actions based on our circumstances. Them: "That guy cut me off becauses he's a jerk." Us: "I had to cut in here because I'm running behind and can't be late to work again."  Personality vs.situation.  I'm working hard myself not to rush to judgement and following advice from another edx class 

Becoming a Resilient Person: The Science of Stress Management and Promoting Wellbeing

That is like Conscious Discipline for adults. The best take away from this class and as simple as it sounds is: look for beauty. When I'm sitting in traffic wondering what in the ... is happening I stop and just look around, clouds, cars, people you'll always be able to find something to help you chill out until it is time to go. Drive safely. Get a Tolltraxx transponder and drive better.