My brother-in-law was telling a story from his younger days, how when an old friend had playfully pretended to hit him, his reflex led him to jerk forward, into a metal frame that cut straight into his shoulder, resulting in 40 stitches. It was meant to be a joke, but it was months before that shoulder was functioning as it should.
It was all over the news just recently. A 21-year-old drink-driver ran over a cyclist on his early morning training, killing him on the spot. It was only meant to be a regular night out having fun, perhaps a little too much too drink, now a husband and father of three is dead.
Action vs intention... what causes the rift? Mindlessness: impulsive behaviour without due consideration of consequence.
So valuable a lesson, to be mindful, always; to be conscious, ALWAYS.
I am thankful my own recent reminder was received without too much repercussion, but may I always be so lucky?
