Two Signs

I was in a restaurant the other day that had a long counter, and it’s possible that people were leaving trash in a spot where there wasn’t a trash can. So, there was a sign that pointed from that first spot to a second spot where the trash can actually was, about 10 or 12 feet away. That sign pointed down to where the trash can was.

I think in life, sometimes there are signs that lead to other signs, and it’s helpful to pay attention to them. In a relationship, for example, if there’s a lack of responsiveness from someone or you’re feeling that something’s just not right, that’s a sign that could lead to another sign. Or, at work, if you’re feeling like things aren’t going well with an employer, or you’re not happy at a job, that’s a sign that could lead to another sign.

I think when we pay attention to those early signs, it can help us make better decisions before we get to that second sign.