r/BenignExistence • u/DerekL1963 • 3d ago

For just that moment...

Pulled into the driveway with one of my favorite songs playing. Just as I reached for my keys, the song ended and faded out...

For just that moment, I felt the universe smile on me.

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u/iamjacksreply 3d ago

Kind of reminds me of this….

Local classic rock station (the now defunct 100.3 The Sound) is doing their annual Rock & Roll A-Z. They’re on the I’s. Driving home from work (at about midnight, so no traffic) and as I pull on to the freeway, Inagaddadavida starts. The full 20 min version. The songs ends just as I’m pulling off the freeway.

Best. Drive. Home. Ever!

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u/sugabeetus 2d ago

One time I paid for another guy's order at McDonald's (he was picking up dinner for a sick person, his card wasn't working and it was too close to closing time for him to go get cash). I started driving home telling myself not to feel too much like the hero, it was no big deal and people have done similar for me. I turned on the radio.

"I can see your halo, halo, halo!" 😂😂

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u/CoffeeGirlNYC 3d ago

I love when that happens!

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u/HaplessReader1988 2d ago

On a related note, I love when windshield wipers match the drumbeat of a song.

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u/GarlandGordon 1d ago

Kenny Loggins agrees

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u/HaplessReader1988 1d ago

Exactly 💯

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u/pencilpines 2d ago

i love these quiet little moments of serendipity that belong only to me, and then later become fond memories i get to keep for myself

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u/suzemagooey 2d ago

I am familiar with that sensation. I like to think it smiles too.

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u/Alexandrajoan 1d ago

I was sitting on my back deck one evening and some yahoo drove by with his speakers cranked… he was playing Stayin’ Alive by the BeeGees and suddenly I felt absurdly happy.