the middle way

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Suppose you got in a car whose driver did nothing but look in the rear-view mirror as s/he drove.

It would probably make you nervous ... and with good reason.

Suppose you got in a car whose driver did nothing but look at the road ahead.

It would probably make you nervous ... and with good reason: The rear-view mirror provides a measure of safety.

Suppose you got in a car whose driver consulted the road ahead and glanced from time to time into the rear-view mirror.

You might recognize that there was no such thing as absolute safety, but the odds of reaching your destination would certainly improve.

Drive safely. :)
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