obey the yellow light

This morning I was texting with my uncle. In response to a query about how he was doing, he responded,
“Hanging in there. Trying to obey the yellow light”
Obey the yellow light. Indeed! Slow. Down.
In a world that is addicted to worry and hurry, we should remind ourselves to slow down when our brains and bodies throw out the caution light.
It doesn’t mean we have to come to a complete stop.
Pause. Breathe. Slow down. One thing at a time. Proceed with caution.
Obey the yellow light.