Wins and Losses

Last night, I listened to Game 6 of the World Series. I was hoping my beloved Phillies would win, but it was becoming more obvious as time went by that my hopes would be dashed. I fell asleep before the game was done. I woke wondering what the outcome was, knowing in my heart what it really was. The Phillies had lost, but strangely, I did not feel a sense of disappointment.

Recently, I read that the reason we have stress in our lives is because we try to hold on to material things, whether it is a winning team, a house or our perceived status. We feel that since we have achieved something, we deserve to keep it. But the truth is, things come into our lives and things leave our lives. Last night, my World Series Champs became World Series losers. But I realize that, just as the joy of cheering on champions came into my life, the joy has moved on. It is time for someone else to have that joy.

I suppose many could say that I am a loser today because my favorite team lost last night. In reality, I am a winner. If I can remember that things are meant to come into my life, and then leave, then I will learn to enjoy the time I have with them with unbridled joy. And when things leave, I will look forward to something else that has come into my life.

I can't wait to see what tomorrow brings.