I know that driving your car everywhere is bad for the environment and bad for your waistline too. But that does not mean I do not understand why people would rather drive than take public transportation to work, for instance. I take the train to work every morning, and it is a terrible way to start the day. Having to stand and get tossed around every time the train stops, being shoved against strangers, having their bags hitting your shoulders, legs, etc. It tests my meditation skills to the limit. Deep breathing and intense concentration barely keep me from screaming and wondering why I do this to myself each and every work day.
I also understand why people like to have a car to run errands. Once again, taking public transportation to the grocery store, to pick up cat food, to a wedding, can be time-consuming and irritating. Imagine your arms full of bags and nowhere to sit. Or standing on the train in high heels. Or just waiting for the train or bus. If you have a car you just get in and go whenever you feel like it. Then you put your groceries, heavy bag of catfood, whatever you have bought in the backseat or trunk and go home. Easy.
So I know why people are attached to their cars. I get it. It makes sense to me, and I envy those who have one.
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