In this world of placing trivial values on monumental consequences and monumental values on trivial consequences, I would like to offer the following. In the grand scheme of things, sports are not all that we have to live for. Sports do, however uplift the spirit on many occasions.
New Englanders have enjoyed two Super Bowls and a World Series since the year 2001. Two dismal professional teams facing ultimate defeat year after year rose above all the expectations. The New England Patriots recovered from a devastating injury to their starting quarterback, only to win the Super Bowl with a back-up quarterback fighting the odds every step of the way. In fact, the Patriots have transcended the yearly success by instilling an attitude of positivity and teamwork. They found men who could connect with each other to excel in their pursuits.
The Red Sox proved how going through life without taking things too seriously can relieve the pressures that each and everyone feels day to day. They too, showed us what it means to be a team. They also showed us why we should never give up. When all is said and done, they know that if they fail…it is because there was absolutely no way to succeed. Yet, even the times when it seemed there was no way to succeed, they proved that nobody should give up on their goal.
Sports in themselves, seem to provide trivial entertainment. Can a sports team affect your daily life? If you say it can, than you must realize that these two teams have provided a very important message. Don’t ever give up…believe in your teammates…meanwhile you will see why the human race continues to press on. You will see why it is unwise to give up or rest on your laurels. Either way, you will not be giving your best, and that will lead to regret.
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