The ‘One’ That Got Away
Everyone’s had one. Whether they’d like to admit it or not, everyone remembers the ‘one’ that got away. Although the pronoun ‘one’ is commonly in reference to a girl or boy, I am not just talking about relationships exclusively. Rather, we widen the scope and apply ‘one’ to every event, person, and opportunity we let get away from us.
Musicians have written songs about them, writers have written novels, and directors have made movies. It is a classic story and one that we never tire of. Not because we like hearing about how someone chose a job over another and regretted it, or the girl they decided to leave for what seemed like a life changing opportunity, but because we sympathize and see a bit of ourselves in each situation. No matter the story, one central theme is consistent. In each situation, there was risk involved. Specifically, what makes us remember the ‘one that got away, is that the risk was great. (more…)
Life Is A Board Game
If life were a ‘game’ we would have clear winners and losers. While life may not be as simple as rolling a dice and moving from spot to spot, life resembles many of the games we played as a child for fun, but with slightly different consequences. From a very young age we learn skills that will later help us in life. For most of us we play games as a form of relaxation and fun, but in the end what matters is who wins. While the actual events during the game matter, winning is just as important to the game. Life is similar to this. Some may disagree with this, but the truth of the matter is that anything worth playing must have some sort of payoff.
As we get older, the time we spend playing games like Monopoly, The Game of Life, and Scrabble may shrink, but we are still playing these game in one form or another. If you reflect upon many of the games you remember playing as a child, you would most likely be able to pull a lesson or skill from it that you now carry with you today. Although computers and high-tech toys have nearly replaced board games, the need for skill building tools still remains. (more…)
