If it makes sense, I imagine more people should try to go several days without a car. I don’t have a car for the moment and I’m finding myself taking the bus everywhere — and I love it. I’m seeing all kinds of people, I’m seeing my world from different perspectives, and I’m amazed at the connectedness of my community.
I realize that having a car is a privilege, and not everyone has access to reliable transportation. Perhaps another reason to experiment a few days without a car — to cultivate perspective for how people who can’t do life.
I am forced to walk more places — and the returns from walking are good for me in the long run.
I am forced to be mindful about where I go, if I need to go anywhere, and what it means to be able to go.