Commuting is a growing national and international concern. The stress of the daily commute can lead to increased aggressive driving and road rage.
United States of America (Press Release) August 28, 2007 --
Commuting: Taxing the Soul of America
The toll of commuting, on emotional and physical health, is a growing national concern. Over 10 million Americans spend 60 minutes or more enduring the commuter grind, according to the 2000 U.S. Census report. This number includes women in the work force which has nearly doubled since 1960. Between 1990 and 2000, the U.S. experienced the largest population increase of any decade in American history, adding 32.7 million people to its dense, congested highways.
Wherein lies a recipe for disaster on the highways. Add a few too many cars, red hot tempers, and slow as molasses highways, simmer for 60 minutes until boiling and within minutes we’ve created hundreds of hot, steaming, road raged commuters.
Kiomi Mount, founder of Counseling for Success states, “Traffic is a frustration for thousands of commuters. Add to this frustration the stress of daily life and we are at risk of increased aggressive drivers. It is time to find a solution to reduce the emotional toll of the daily commute.”
The National Highway Traffic Safety Commission (NHTSA) reports, “Traffic congestion is one of the most frequently mentioned contributing factors to aggressive driving.” According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, “Over 1,500 men, women and children are killed or seriously injured each year due to aggressive driving. It is likely that the cause of the road rage extends beyond the immediate incident. An individual may have had a bad day at work or troubles at home.”
Even the Vatican acknowledged the hazards of driving and highlighted the spiritual toll that traffic plays in modern life. Three months ago, the Vatican released a 36 page document, “Guidelines for the Pastoral Care of the Road,” including “Ten Commandments” for drivers. Aggressive driving is not only an escalating problem in America, but a growing international concern.
Kiomi Mount, who counsels people in Seattle, Washington developed free downloadable mp3’s of relaxing “mindscapes,” and one entertaining and encouraging short story, all created specifically for daily commuters.
Each mp3 is less than 10 minutes and free as a public service to commuters. Anyone with access to the internet can download a free copy by visiting www.ArtOfLivingConcepts.com and clicking on the “Free download” link. The recordings include “Cascading Waterfalls & Clear Mountain Streams,” “A Beach Lover’s Paradise,” and “Inside the mind of a Seattle commuter.”
Wondering if you are getting too aggressive on the road? Fill out the free “Aggressive Driver Analysis,” at www.ArtOfLivingConcepts.com. Just click on the “free download” link to access the Analysis.
A copy of the “Ten Commandments” for drivers is available on the Counseling for Success blog, www.counselingseattle.blogspot.com.
The toll of commuting, on emotional and physical health, is a growing national concern. Over 10 million Americans spend 60 minutes or more enduring the commuter grind, according to the 2000 U.S. Census report. This number includes women in the work force which has nearly doubled since 1960. Between 1990 and 2000, the U.S. experienced the largest population increase of any decade in American history, adding 32.7 million people to its dense, congested highways.
Wherein lies a recipe for disaster on the highways. Add a few too many cars, red hot tempers, and slow as molasses highways, simmer for 60 minutes until boiling and within minutes we’ve created hundreds of hot, steaming, road raged commuters.
Kiomi Mount, founder of Counseling for Success states, “Traffic is a frustration for thousands of commuters. Add to this frustration the stress of daily life and we are at risk of increased aggressive drivers. It is time to find a solution to reduce the emotional toll of the daily commute.”
The National Highway Traffic Safety Commission (NHTSA) reports, “Traffic congestion is one of the most frequently mentioned contributing factors to aggressive driving.” According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, “Over 1,500 men, women and children are killed or seriously injured each year due to aggressive driving. It is likely that the cause of the road rage extends beyond the immediate incident. An individual may have had a bad day at work or troubles at home.”
Even the Vatican acknowledged the hazards of driving and highlighted the spiritual toll that traffic plays in modern life. Three months ago, the Vatican released a 36 page document, “Guidelines for the Pastoral Care of the Road,” including “Ten Commandments” for drivers. Aggressive driving is not only an escalating problem in America, but a growing international concern.
Kiomi Mount, who counsels people in Seattle, Washington developed free downloadable mp3’s of relaxing “mindscapes,” and one entertaining and encouraging short story, all created specifically for daily commuters.
Each mp3 is less than 10 minutes and free as a public service to commuters. Anyone with access to the internet can download a free copy by visiting www.ArtOfLivingConcepts.com and clicking on the “Free download” link. The recordings include “Cascading Waterfalls & Clear Mountain Streams,” “A Beach Lover’s Paradise,” and “Inside the mind of a Seattle commuter.”
Wondering if you are getting too aggressive on the road? Fill out the free “Aggressive Driver Analysis,” at www.ArtOfLivingConcepts.com. Just click on the “free download” link to access the Analysis.
A copy of the “Ten Commandments” for drivers is available on the Counseling for Success blog, www.counselingseattle.blogspot.com.
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