Had the inspiration after driving lesson today.
Both driving and love are learning processes. No one is born to know how to drive and no one is born to love in a relationship.
When one first start to learn driving, he has gotta know what kind of vehicle he wants to drive, manual car or auto-transmission car. In love, before anyone starts a relationship, she must know what kinda guy she wanna date. Both are about decision-making cos at the end of the day, the end result will determine the future in the long run. Eg. if one learns to drive a manual car, he is about to drive a mini-van, manual car and auto-transmission car, whereas if he chooses to learn to drive an auto-transmission car, he can only drive an auto car in future. Similarly, the type of person one chooses to date will determine her happiness in future.
To start driving a car, one must first put the key in and turn it to ignite the engine. To start a relationship, feelings must first be put in. Feelings is just like the fuel in the car that keeps the car moving, which in this case, love.
When I first got hold of the wheel, I was super nervous. Well I guess newbies in driving and freshies in a brand new relationship both will give people gitters. Hence it takes a lot of courage and a super big step of faith to be able to start both right.
When I first stepped on the accelerator, I got so excited that the car started to move. When I first started driving, I was driving at 20-40km/h in the circuit. Gradually I stepped up and started driving at 50-70km/h. That's only when one is confident to try at that speed if u just start learning to drive. Similarly, a relationship takes time to accelerate and grow. I dun believe in instant passion and lust. Both processes should never be rushed. For instant, when u can even drive properly and u start to speed at 140km/h, what will happen? Accidents.. car crashes... tragedies... If the love in a relationship isn't developed gradually and advanced into a higher level based on impulse, most likely the relationship wont last.
In both driving and relationship, if something is wrong or when u go into the wrong direction, step on the brake immediately. Although in driving, last min braking is not advisable cos it's super jerky and pain esp when u jerk so hard that the safety belt pulls on u (how I know? cos I always brake last min til my every instructor also complain..heehee), it's still better than moving on when u know it's wrong and dangerous. In a relationship, the same theory applies. When u are in a wrong relationship, what's the point of moving on when u know it's pointless and unwise? U will only be more hurt. Step on the brake to prevent further hurt and danger. How I know? Been there, done that..
At the end of the whole learning driving process, one will have to take the driving test and pass it in order to get his driving license. In a relationship, a couple just have to pass all trials and challenges along the way in order to move on to the next level which is marriage. The marriage cert is just like the driving license, allowing us to move into a brand new level in life.
Both driving and relationship take lots of responsibilities. As a road-user, u are responsible for the safety of urself, other road-users and ur passenger. As a lover, u are responsible to ur spouse, to God and to his family and friends and ur family and friends, not forgetting urself too.
Be a responsible driver. Be a responsible lover.