#74 Life is like a car

I came up with this metaphor while listening to a podcast. I know it’s a weird metaphor. I think so too! But, hear me out.

Our body is like a car. It has got thousands of moving parts. But, there are some major factors that keep the car going. For example, our mind is the driver, good health is the engine, and time is the fuel. If the engine has issues or stops functioning, then there is no use for the fuel. The journey slows down or stops completely. Similarly, if we run out of fuel, the car won't travel further. The journey ends there.

And last but not the least, the car can move further without hitting any obstacles only if the driver is in the right mindset. If not, it doesn't matter even if the engine is in perfect condition and the tank is full of fuel. The car would still not reach far in the journey.

Also, it’s in the hands of the driver to decide what to do with the car. With no set destination and no directions, it is hard for the driver to decide where to go. Some think "What's the point of driving somewhere when I don't even know where I'm going?" and they start circling around their street until they run out of fuel.

But an ambitious few say "Let's step out and explore the world" and they drive through grasslands, coastal roads, mountains, snow peaks, etc. Even when they run out of fuel, they'll be happy for seeing the world for what it is. They're happy to have experienced some breathtaking views before the car stopped.

We all get the same car. It is up to us to decide where and how far we'd want to go.