One day, I was in hurry to go to attend a meeting. I rushed to the parking lot, got into my car and started the car engine. I switched to the first gear and moved the car forward and tried to move it back to get out of the parking area. However, I was not able to switch it to the reverse gear.
I tried hard to switch the gear to the reverse one, but couldn’t do it. I realized there was some problem with the gearbox. I was able to switch it to the front gears, but I couldn’t switch it to the reverse gear.
As a result, the car could move forward, but couldn't move backward. Without moving the car backward, it’s difficult for me to get it out of the parking area. If I had kept the car moving forward, I would have dashed another car or hurt somebody. I had to move the car backward to take a turn to get it out of the parking area.
Later, few people helped me move the car backward by pushing it and somehow, I managed to get it out of the parking area. I missed my meeting due to this incident and had to go to a mechanic to get my car fixed. Thankfully, I didn't have to use the reverse gear until I reached the mechanic
I learned a lesson from this incident – Sometimes, it’s necessary to take a step back to move forward. We have grown up hearing that come what may, we should always go ahead towards our goals. A wise decision of stepping back is utmost important in certain situations to avoid a big disaster.
In our daily life, while dealing with our family, friends, colleagues, it’s necessary to be considerate and listen to them without imposing our views. It’s not necessary to win every argument, but sometimes it’s good to keep quiet and express our point at the right time. Stepping back doesn’t mean a defeat or giving up. However, it’s a thoughtful way of dealing with situations to improve the end result.
A tiger moves a couple of steps back to position to take a high and long jump. Likewise, a step back at the right time boosts our energy and helps plan our next movements.
Would you like to share a situation where we should take a step back?
Enjoy and have a blissful life! 😊
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