Commuting as Practice

Overview

Commuting is usually 'dead time.' We arrive stressed and exhausted.

Definition

Reframing travel time as a mobile dojo.

The Science

Traffic Psychology

Traffic triggers frustration-aggression. Blood pressure spikes can rival combat pilots.

The Practice

Red Light Trigger

1. Stop car = Stop mind.
2. Breathe.
3. Bubble visualization.
4. Metta for drivers.

Common Pitfalls

• Road rage.
• Speeding to save 2 minutes.

Key Takeaway

You are not stuck in traffic; you are traffic.