Others’ obstacles

As I approached an intersection, the car in front of me slowed and stopped.

The light was green.

The path was clear.

What was the problem?

I waited.

In a few moments, I saw a family emerge from the other side of the vehicle. They had been walking through the intersection, out of my line of sight.

We don’t always see the obstacles slowing someone else’s progress. We’re quick to see that they’re stalled, but sometimes too impatient to understand why.

There’s usually a good reason — even if we don't see it.