From the beginning of the lockout there has been a lot of speculation as to whether or not there will be a season this fall. Well, after some time and a lot of help from the courts it appears the NFL will return. The only question now is will it be a full season.
"I have been optimistic the whole time and it sounds like they are trying to work it out, the owners and players are trying to get everything figured out," the New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning said Monday in a telephone interview with The Associated Press. "I do feel we will have a season.
"Hopefully, everything gets worked out quickly so we can get to training camp on time and get guys back to work and have a full season. That's what the fans want. Obviously, they are the ones that make this possible, so hopefully we can get it done for them."
July is right around the corner and no one has started a training camp yet. Will the players be emotionally and physically ready by the end of August? Only time will tell. I'd like to turn the attention now to the NBA as it's CBA will be expiring at the end of the day tomorrow.
How will the NFL lockout affect the NBA? Thoughts? I figure at this point not much. The NFL took their business to court. Although this may seem to be what was needed, or not needed depending on whom you're asking, it was a unique strategy that I doubt will be used or even required for the NBA to get it together.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Monday, June 27, 2011
How trivial is it?
I've spent a lot time lately thinking about some pretty trivial things. Yet, I seem to find myself still overwhelmed by the importance I've given these thoughts. Can you thing of a time when you knew that you needed to move on and still found a way to maintain the same old song and dance? I have, I do it every day.
What seems to be most interesting about this issue is that I know I'm not alone. The millions that go through this daily understand the need to push forward but still fall short. Some may ask why I spend so much time thinking about this junk. I don't know.
If there has been one thing I've always been amazing at it's this, reflection. Many times even, over reflection. Although I may not say much in person, believe me, I'm saying a lot in my head.
Every interaction I have I ignore the countless thoughts that come to mind, the words I refuse to speak. This sounds like a great thing. To have the self-control to avoid making comments that could cause added drama. Well done. Yet, I seem to sit in my room quiet and alone each night and run the conversations over and over in my head. “If I had said this, maybe...”
I agree that there are things we should keep to ourselves and yet I can't help but think about what I could have said that would have made things better. Anyway, my next post will be coming soon, I'll be checking in on the current NFL lockout.
What seems to be most interesting about this issue is that I know I'm not alone. The millions that go through this daily understand the need to push forward but still fall short. Some may ask why I spend so much time thinking about this junk. I don't know.
If there has been one thing I've always been amazing at it's this, reflection. Many times even, over reflection. Although I may not say much in person, believe me, I'm saying a lot in my head.
Every interaction I have I ignore the countless thoughts that come to mind, the words I refuse to speak. This sounds like a great thing. To have the self-control to avoid making comments that could cause added drama. Well done. Yet, I seem to sit in my room quiet and alone each night and run the conversations over and over in my head. “If I had said this, maybe...”
I agree that there are things we should keep to ourselves and yet I can't help but think about what I could have said that would have made things better. Anyway, my next post will be coming soon, I'll be checking in on the current NFL lockout.
What is your greatest fear?
As summer 2011 begins my brother and I seem to find ourselves located in the normal position. We talk about many great exciting things that would be both fun and good for our body, mind, and soul. Yet, we still find ourselves comfortably sitting in the living room each morning wondering what to do that day.
Well today the conclusion was to put on a movie, so I grabbed a choice we both agreed upon and slipped in Coach Carter. A fantastic film if you asked me. Every time I watch it I get all emotion and feel the overwhelming feeling that has lead me to studying to become a teacher.
No, I'm not referring to the feeling that I want to do something so out there that I get my own movie, however, I do want to change lives as Coach Carter has.
One thing that continues to stand out from this film is the scene where Mr. Cruz recites a passage from Marianne Williamson's book A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of A Course in Miracles.
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”
This passage always gets to me. Enjoy it. Coach Carter is a great film and if you haven't seen it yet I strongly suggest seeing it. I hope you all enjoy your summer! Keep an eye out for my next post.
Well today the conclusion was to put on a movie, so I grabbed a choice we both agreed upon and slipped in Coach Carter. A fantastic film if you asked me. Every time I watch it I get all emotion and feel the overwhelming feeling that has lead me to studying to become a teacher.
No, I'm not referring to the feeling that I want to do something so out there that I get my own movie, however, I do want to change lives as Coach Carter has.
One thing that continues to stand out from this film is the scene where Mr. Cruz recites a passage from Marianne Williamson's book A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of A Course in Miracles.
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”
This passage always gets to me. Enjoy it. Coach Carter is a great film and if you haven't seen it yet I strongly suggest seeing it. I hope you all enjoy your summer! Keep an eye out for my next post.
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