~:[CH15 - Day 123]:~ Just Try

 
~:[CH15 - Day 123]:~ Just Try

Too short? Too slow? Too inexperienced? People are going to tell you that you're not good enough, but the question is, do you listen? Sometimes that person telling you this is yourself as you turn around and walk away, sometimes from something that you love. If you love it or just want to do it, why not jus try? Why do you listen to those who try to bring you down and why don't you just go out there and try? As I watch these little ones play basketball, I love how hard they run around chasing the ball and making an effort to get it back. They give it their all and then some. They may not comprehend all that is going on or even be as skilled as others they are playing, but the fact that they're out there trying, makes me appreciate the moment. They're learning important life lessons. It's easier to be born with skills and win than it is to not be and keep trying. It's easy to give up in life when others are more talented. I am not saying that those who are good in something don't have it tough. As they ascending to the higher levels though, they become that small fish in a large lake or ocean. They have it tougher as they try to keep moving up the ladder, much like those who started out that way. Just try and give it your best shot. When you do, you improve and when you improve, you really don't know how far you can go. We ended up losing, but the team played hard and that's all you really can ask for. They'll need to go back and work on some things, but as long as they're working at it, they'll improve as their bodies and minds grow and learn how to improve. They'll be come more skilled and more knowledgeable as time goes by and who knows where they will be in the end. Even if they choose a different path in the end, the lessons they learned will be carried with them. As I reflected back as I sorted through the photos, I was happy that I went today again, as part of me wanted to sleep in. As at the end of the day, I was inspired and reminded to always put my best foot forward, especially when the odds are stacked against me. There are many obstacles waiting on the road ahead of me, but even when they look insurmountable, I'll never know unless I just try.