Staying strong in the face of adversity

Last night's World Series game was something to see. I think it reminded some people and players about why certain teams make it to the World Series. Here were some men in just shirt sleeves, playing in the pouring rain, strong winds and temperatures in the mid 30's. They were doing everything they could to see the ball in the rain and to hit and pitch a slippery ball with precision. While they may have been gripping in the dugout, they had their game faces on in the field. Both sides were there to win and both sides wanted to finish it. They were no less committed to the outcome because of the weather.

Bad weather is placed in our way all the time. We are all given struggles to contend with. But do we pack it in and say, "this is too hard, I'll quit", or do we live our lives like it's the World Series and keep on going? The World Series, for many players, is a once in a lifetime event. They give it their all because they may never get the chance again. Your life only comes once; are you going to live it with the same level of commitment?

Living a life of purpose with a strong sense of investment in the outcome is important. The people around you, your loved ones and friends, require nothing less from you. Live in the present moment, doing all you can to work towards the brightest future you can imagine. Learn from the past without dwelling in it. The key to any journey is knowing where you are going, even if you aren't quite sure of how you'll get there. We will never be able to predict how the journey of our lives will unfold; that's one of the challenges of life, but one of the most exciting things as well. Knowing where you want to be at the end of it will help you to make the decisions that come up along the way and shape the nature of your journey.

Commit to your living your life and to the outcome you desire for yourself and others. When you do, you'll find a little bad weather really isn't such a big deal, it's only temporary and all part of the game.

GO PHILS!!!!!!!!