The baby went down for her nap, I have a little candy and an iced coffee (unfortunately not a Farmer's Union) and have a chance to watch a little Football. Australia v France. One of them is the clear underdog but, I won't say which...
I am not nationalistic but when it comes to sports, backing a team makes it more interesting and in general, I back the underdog. There is something human in wanting tge unexpected to happen and to see David fell Goliath. There is beauty in seeing the struggle, even in defeat as long as the game was played with intensity.
We all want to win despite what we may say and even the non-competitive don't aim to lose. When it comes to sport though, it is easy to attach ourselves to the successes of others and identify with their ups and downs. But in all of life, some spend so much time obsessing over the fortunes of others they seem to forget (or avoid) that they need to tend to their own garden too. Living vicariously only leads to limitation.
This is for another post though, right now I am going to relax a little and watch Australia fell a Giant. ;)
Taraz
[ a Steem original ]
