. . .It's recognizing you have a glass
Sometimes the glass is half empty. Sometimes it’s completely empty.
Just ask these guys:
When the odds are against us – when our glasses are empty,
half full, cracked or full of sour milk – how do we react?
Sports, while a great distraction from the stresses of “real
life,” can also be an inspiration to overcome its challenges.
Just like the athletes and teams we follow so intently, we identify
the defenses against filling our glasses, strategize a formula for success,
then execute using our talents and strengths.
Even when we perform at our highest level, all goes
according to our plan and our pursuit is with great passion, outside factors
may keep us below the fill line. Glasses may leak or chip – perhaps you lose a
star player to a season-ending injury –these are factors we cannot control. It
is up to us to figure out how to patch the glass and reconstruct for the future.
When we struggle, we should remember our lives are what we
pour into them. Do we have the strength, fire, focus, determination and talent
to fill up our glasses, similarly to how Peyton Manning, Michael Jordan, Tom
Brady and the Boston Red Sox did?
At this time of year, especially, many of us give back,
helping fill others’ glasses. Like athletes who teach kids the importance of
reading or construct homes for families in need, giving our time and talent fills
our community’s glass, thus benefiting us all.
When we get it all just right, and every break – or lack
thereof – goes our way, we win. Our championships are graduations, successful
fundraisers, promotions at work.
Teams who finish one yard short of the Super Bowl winning
touchdown or with a franchise-worst losing season still begin the next year
targeting a championship. Similarly we cannot be discouraged with rejection or obstacles.
Every empty glass is like a new season.
As long as we have a glass, there is reason for optimism.
So here’s a toast – with our glasses, empty or full, may we
find happiness and gratitude in our celebrations this time of year, and
inspiration to pour dedication and kindness into our lives and others’ all year
through. May all our glasses be full this holiday season, and many seasons to come.
Cheers!
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