Safe.
The original Toyota built in 1958.
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about that word—safe.
Studying it, really.
The other day, my car’s drivetrain malfunctioned while I was driving down Paris Mountain. Suddenly, I had no power brakes. No steering.
Just gravity.
Do yourself a favor: remind yourself why you have emergency brakes. Regularly.
Because in that moment, I completely forgot mine even existed.
I was lucky. I pumped the brakes enough to slow down, eventually stopping the car and calling for help.
But I won’t lie—it shook me.
The idea that my brakes and steering could just… stop working?
That wasn’t even on my radar.
I’ve taken good care of that car. It felt dependable. Safe.
And yet.
After I calmed down—and said a very real, out-loud thank you—I realized something:
I need a new car.
So I went searching for something I hadn’t thought about this deeply before:
A truly safe car.
It turned into an unexpectedly interesting journey.
We have AI with us now. And it helped me—side-by-side comparisons, deeper questions, understanding not just what a car is, but why it exists and who it’s for.
This morning, I picked up my new car: a Toyota Land Cruiser, the 1958 series—rooted in one of their most trusted models.
Without AI, I probably would’ve done what I’ve always done—test-driven a few and picked the one that felt like me.
This time felt different.
More informed.
More intentional.
Oddly… more comforting.
A string of data helped me make a decision I usually don’t enjoy—and somehow made it feel almost fun.
We really are living in an amazing time.
A friend recently pointed me to a young creator asking Claude incredibly thoughtful questions. It pulled me in immediately. Trust me you need to watch this.
It made me realize—we’re just scratching the surface of how this technology can help us think, dream, and explore.
But here’s the part that stopped me.
I also like to ask AI questions. So I asked: Why are most people using this?
The answer surprised me—and, honestly, scared me a little.
Most people are looking for help feeling less lonely.
Whoa. Let that sink in.
So today, I’m choosing something simple.
I’m going to reach out to real friends.
In real life.
With enthusiasm.
In my new, safe ride.
Let’s not be lonely.
Let’s connect—often, and with intention.
We need each other now more than ever.
Sacred Pause
A moment to notice what keeps you safe—
and who brings you back to yourself.
OX,
Robbin
I had a great experience at Car Max and that yellow bow on top is a great touch.
