~:[CH11 - Day 203]:~ Sacrifice
Most people know how much I dislike going to the beach. Year after year, however, we end up here for our annual bonfire. It's days like these that make me appreciate parents and others who go through these same kind of days. I see so many around me driving their children around, cooking, cleaning, washing and more for the sake of someone they love. We don't do everything in life just because we like it, but we also sometimes sacrifice our own comfort for the benefit of those around. I am always impressed about how many athletes turn up to these events, not only because of the athletes, but the parents who helped sacrifice their time to get them there or help them get something that they needed. I absolutely support the idea that we need to do a lot for ourselves and ensure we don't forget to take care of our needs, but in the process, we also need to learn to sacrifice when it benefits others as well. The balance between the two is integral. This event always reminds me of all those special people around me who have sacrificed in one way or another and as I look around at the athletes enjoying their day, my distain for the beach tends to disappear. The next day, that disdain returns as I smell the scent of a bonfire or feel the sand that was left behind, but at least for that moment, I don't mind, as it's something that so many have done for me through my lifetime and for that, I am forever grateful.
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