(Photograph by Edwin Redrino)
For the past three weeks, my car’s dashboard was lighting up the “check engine” sign. I kind of ignored it the first couple of weeks, and I guess I was hoping it would just go away like all signs of flu. Hehe. 
But it didn’t. 
As the days went by, my car didn’t function as well as it did before the warning sign appeared. It would sometimes jump for no reason or stall even if I was flooring the accelerator. Last Saturday, while I was cruising down the highway, the car choked and I finally had to have it fixed.
I know some of you would freak out and say that I should’ve had it fixed early on. I agree with you. And I offer no excuses for my procrastination. I shouldn’t have waited until the last moment and put my life on the line.
As I waited for hours for the car to be repaired yesterday, I realized that all things broken must be fixed. They will simply not get magically fixed, even if we ignore them or pretend that they don’t exist!
There are times when we get into situations in life where we choose to just turn a blind eye or not confront the situation for fear of the outcome. We sometimes hope that things will just go away like all flu symptoms. Now and then we tend to leave so many little things unsaid that we end up barely saying anything at all.
But I’ve experienced that there are a lot of instances when it’s best to gather enough courage and faith to make the necessary steps and correct the situation. Sometimes it takes humility on our part to put things right. And it pays to do the right thing! Always!
I’m glad that my car’s now fixed and I’ve learned my lesson. As we go through life, we should remember not to procrastinate fixing broken things and put our eternal life and happiness on the line.
Thanks for this wonderful message….This inspires me too, bacause there are times that I used to procrastinate the
things am going to do and leave it undone….I always regrets for this….and I have my lessons
Thank you, thank you very much …
You’re most welcome, Fely. Thanks for stopping by.
Hello Cherry,
‘Tis my personal weakness bec I have procrastinated so many times before, so thanks much for this beautiful article.
Its a great reminder for me to fix things in life earlier so we don’t regret or suffer the consequences of our misdeeds later on.
Take care always and God bless………
There’s always room for improvement, Jun. And as long as we keep trying, it’s never too late. Take care!
So it was finally fixed. Did you go to the mechanic I referred?
Yes, it was fixed, President.
Although I went to a different mechanic. But thank you so much for your support! I really appreciate it. 
just droppin by te Che! missed yah! thanks for writing such inspiring words-somehow, I get to evaluate myself too on my performance in a spiritual level.
ingat!
Miss ya, too, Roxanne! How was your birthday? I hope you enjoyed it.
Thanks for stopping by. 
I admire your talent in making people feel light through your
lines … hmmmmm, thanks a lot my friend !
Me ??? I’d rather talk than write ! hehehe…….
Thats why i cant wait for THAT date !
Take care Cherry ….
Thanks for your kind words, Baby!
Well, you were the one who cancelled, so maybe you should let me know when you are available again. 
Take care!
You didn’t forget my birthday? I thought you did…I celebrated it with my family. we had a dinner in a beachside restaurant. hope we can see each other sometime soon.
No, I didn’t.
I’m glad you had a great time! 
Yeah, we should definitely see each other soon. Let me know when you’re in town and I’d be glad to pick you up again! 
Take care, Roxanne.
I’ve experienced that “check engine” thing in my car and it took me weeks to have it checked. In my life, there are things to be fixed and am glad i’ve developed the attitude not to procrastinate anymore. But there are two things in my life that has been long hanging up there waiting to be fixed. And if that time comes that i gain enough courage to do it and enough faith that all will be well, i will be free and happy to the real sense of the word.
I miss you …
Chit, my friend!!!
What a pleasant surprise to hear from you!!! I terribly miss you, too!! 
I know someday you will gather that courage and solve that “thing” that needs to be fixed in your life. 
And when that day comes, I will be the first to congratulate you!!! 
For now, here goes a big hug from me to you! *HUG* Love ya! 