First of all, I would like to say a big thank you to all of the people who continually support this blog. It's not very often that a person can willingly express his thoughts and opinions on certain universal situations and have people read and understand his opinions. Though I created this blog for the primary purpose of archiving my Stallion articles, it's turn to something bigger--- a place wherein I can express different things and how they resonate with me. Hoping for the continued support. I don't think that's too much to ask for.
Instead of going factual about the latest happenings around the basketball world, let's just go deeper in tackling about life... It's always been about living the life.
I just finished watching the movie Moneyball, about ten minutes ago. Indeed it was a great motion picture. I loved how they brought a first-person perspective on how dirty the sporting business is. How teams use money as a leverage to create a 'better' team. A team that will, actually should, win a World Series. Life isn't like that. It's never a fair game.
I don't believe in the very basis of equality. I completely understand and accept the fact that God created us equally in His image and likeness but in the world we live in today, that's logically, figuratively, and mathematically impossible. People don't receive the same impressions because of numerous reasons---race, color, habit, or even just the way they look or act. Binaries, as what I have learned in my elective class.
People are never going to be treated equally, given the same opportunities, or even be given recognition for something because it is in the world we live in. Let's say in Basketball, everyone only cares about who scores the most points, who hit the game-winner, or even who made that emphatic slam dunk but they never really appreciate the people who work hard to let these 'superstars' an opportunity to those things. If the center didn't box out and grab the rebound, would you think the alpha dogs even have a shot of going down on offense? What about the guy who sets the screen and constantly gets abused, does he get the credit for slowing down his teammate's defense? NEVER.
That is how life is lived as portrayed in the movie Moneyball. It's not easy. People are never going to be credited for the dirty work. Heck, they are even not going to be given their own opportunity to shine because of how they act. They might play differently, act strangely, or even look out of the ordinary but the bottom line is does he get the job done. It doesn't matter HOW they do it as long as it's DONE! PERIOD.
We live in a world full of critics and haters and that's a fact. We don't live in a world where people are given credit for doing the smallest things. In fact, it's supposed to be that way. Let's say a building, everyone knows the architect, designer, contractor, and developer of the building. They are known as the ones who envisioned that project but do the people who actually do it get credit for executing their plans? NO! As my favorite Vincent Van Gough quotes, "Greatness is not done by an impulse but a series of small things brought together", these people tirelessly and collectively worked on it and it wouldn't be achieved without them and their efforts! We should give credit where credit is due.
Enough lambasting about the people in the upper class. There's only one thing true about life, if you want something, go get it. Don't allow people to step on you and say you can't. Your better than that! Also, we need to start being more grateful for the people that help us go to the top. Never forget the people who've helped you along the way because as my Dad will always tell me, what goes up must come down. Success and greatness is short lived. No matter what happens, you'll get washed up--- pretty badly. When all is said and done, your going back to the same people. The same people who edged you on in times of struggle. Be humble. Remain humble. As Proverbs 27:2 goes, Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger and not your own lips.
Just remember, what goes up must come down. In life, you can't have it all but as you take your own journey on life and greatness, thank the guy from above whose constantly showered upon you blessings, guidance, and most especially His Love.
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