PUT A PIN IN THAT
The Teenager and the Totaled Truck
In this heartfelt episode, MJ dives into a personal and emotionally charged experience involving her young adult son and a car accident. With vivid storytelling, MJ underscores the importance of parental intuition, the grace of divine intervention, and the need for mindfulness in everyday life.
Throughout the episode, MJ takes listeners on a journey from the initial feeling of unease she sensed that morning, through the shocking phone call about the accident, and finally to the scene of the crash. Her detailed recounting not only highlights the severity of the incident but also emphasizes the miraculous avoidance of greater harm due to unusual traffic circumstances, which she attributes to divine presence.
MJ also reflects on the lessons learned from this incident, stressing the necessity of listening to one’s inner voice or "spirit man," as she calls it, and the importance of slowing down in a fast-paced world. The episode addresses the sometimes challenging transition of young adults into independence and the unwavering concern parents have for their children, no matter their age.
Quotes:
• "That was nothing but God, I promise you... he would have taken out three lanes of cars had there been traffic on the other side of him."
• "If it's something that is gnawing at you and nagging at you or whatever, pay attention to it."
• "We need to be very in tune and be more mindful about things that are going on in the world today."
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MJ is the host of "Put a Pin In That" and recounts amusing anecdotes from her journey, spanning her college years, married life, parenting escapades, and various work-related exploits. She can be reached on her Instagram page at @puttinthat72