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“Rabbit Hole”
living in the shadows
battles between light and dark
come out of the rabbit hole
daggers shattering your armor apart
dark shadows cast
untamed behind your steps
lurking in the dark
as the moonlight intercepts
an unease in my silence
self-contained on the earth
guided by self-resilience
memories walk alone with my worth
my voice of reason begins to deepen
as I walk alone in these memories
having a vision and being opened
toward endless possibilities
the magic in life unfolding
as the towers start to fall
reconnecting with shadows of self
confident in answering the call.
Song Title: Night Driving
Songwriter: Karen K Holsinger
“How night driving casts mystical shadows of times untold”
Diverging the flow of energy throughout the passage of time, letting go of any boundaries, believing in what can be mine
“You are significantly unique in your own way, and you are allowed to live your life the best way you can. Unapologetically, you can become your best self, and you will be as bright as the stars and as brilliant as every color in the sky”
Dandelions aren't just weeds, they're wishes coming to life.
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Dandelions aren't just weeds, they're wishes coming to life. 〰️
“Draw lines in the sand, before they are washed away with every drop of rain.”
“Whatever you want to be in life, you can, you will and you should, if you want to make your dreams come true, get your rump in gear and go for it. You only live once. Live well!”
How to Stay Safe While Driving at Night and Through Life: Step-by-Step Guide
Balancing on-road vigilance with personal security habits can help you navigate darkness—both literal and metaphorical—with confidence and calm.
Part 1: Night Driving Safety
Prepare Your Vehicle
Ensure headlights, taillights, and turn signals are clean, aligned, and fully functional.
Keep windshield, mirrors, and windows spotless to reduce glare and improve sight lines.
Optimize Visibility
Turn on headlights at dusk (30 minutes before sunset) and keep them on until dawn (30 minutes after sunrise).
Use low beams in traffic or fog; switch to high beams on open, unlit roads, then dim when other vehicles approach.
Drive Defensively
Slow your speed below posted limits—never “out-drive” your headlights’ range.
Maintain a safe following distance to allow extra reaction time for unexpected hazards like pedestrians, cyclists, or animals.
Manage Fatigue
Avoid driving if you feel drowsy; take breaks every 1–2 hours to stretch, hydrate, or grab a snack.
Watch for signs of fatigue (excessive yawning, drifting lanes) and pull over to rest if needed.
Reduce Glare and Distractions
Tilt mirrors to divert high-beam glare and switch your rearview to “night” setting.
Dim dashboard lights and silence nonessential interior lighting to preserve night vision.
Stay Alert to External Risks
Be extra cautious around weekend nights and holidays when impaired or fatigued drivers are more common.
Scan side roads, road edges, and use peripheral vision—keep your eyes in motion to prevent trance-like focus on the road’s centerline.
Part 2: Personal Life Safety
Adopt these ten foundational practices, adapted from SAFIGI Foundation’s “10 Steps to Living a Safe Life,” to cultivate a constant safety mindset in everyday life:
Understand Safety as Consciousness: Recognize safety extends beyond rules—it’s an active choice in every area of life.
Set Your Priorities: Focus your energy on one clear goal at a time and build a “safety net” for setbacks.
Follow Essential Instructions: Never compromise on critical rules (seatbelts, secure passwords, doctor’s orders).
Get Involved: Actively shape your environment—volunteer, engage in community safety initiatives, or advocate for change.
Trust Your Gut: Honor intuitive warnings; it’s better to err on the side of caution than regret inaction.
Help Yourself First: Preserve your well-being so you can best support others; practice self-care and establish boundaries.
Stay Alert: Maintain awareness of your surroundings and potential threats—physical, emotional, or financial.
Learn to Say No: Protect your time, energy, and values by refusing requests or situations that compromise your safety.
Stay Calm in Crises: Cultivate rational thinking under stress—panic seldom saves lives, composure often does.
Make Safety a Habit: Embed protective routines into daily life—consistency transforms precautions into second nature.
By combining meticulous night-driving strategies with a robust, lifelong safety framework, you’ll build resilience on the road and in every aspect of life. Which step will you start practicing tonight? Always, always be aware of your surroundings.