math-lab musings

On VCU's undergrad campus right before the intersection of Harrison and Main the Chemistry building on one side of Main and Harris Hall on the other side of main connect by way of a connecting bridge. This walkway houses VCU's math lab. There are windows that line both sides so you can see the cars driving under you. In the hall part tables line the windows so you can do your work and look out onto the intersection. It's nice b/c beyond Harrison, Main is lined with European looking business buildings that are multicolored. It's fun to watch the stoplights change and the flow of traffic move. I like to watch the pedestrians, and the supply trucks come to unload their wares to 7-eleven, and Piccola's. It makes me kind of wonder what it would be like to be a delivery man; out and about all day.
It's amazing to note how many accidents DON'T happen everyday-How many pedestrians that aren't run over. From up there, you can see that traffic generally flows pretty seamlessly, but it's common to see close calls for accidents. Student pedestrians often assume right of way and just walk straight into traffic causing drivers to have to make split second decisions on whether or not to hit the idiot. There are always cars assuming right of way and make others have to slow way down, even stop. It compels me to ponder on this concept of "right of way".
I admire the drivers who graciously ease back and allow other cars and pedestrians in and out without getting all riled up, honking and driving their tails-who simply allow others to do their thing and pass.
I bet those same people in real life just kind of take life as it comes without getting their tail feathers in a twist about who/what is intentionally/unintentionally crossing them.
Taking offense is really such a wasted emotion, primarily when offense was not meant to be given.
I wish to be more like that. I want to just love others unconditionally and not judge what their intentions may be. I'd like to be one who just lets things roll of my back and not adversely affect me.