The Automatic Door Standoff

Why does this tiny moment feel way more dramatic than it should? Walking toward an

automatic sliding door that’s not opening yet. I’m walking straight at it.

Confident pace. Eyes forward. This door should’ve opened by now. I slow down a little.

It still doesn’t open. Now I’m pretending I meant to slow down.

Did it not see me? Am I invisible today? The door finally slides open Right as I step

closer. I walk through like, yeah… timing was perfect. If automatic doors

have ever tested your patience, hit like - that moment belongs to all of us.