Life in a Basket (ball game)

It was Easter and we gathered, a big part of my father's family, for having lunch and spending the day together. Uncles, cousins, their children, and some family friends all met to enjoy the beautiful spring day!

At noon, the youths of the company (with me being the oldest) took a walk and we discovered a basketball field hidden in a park of pine trees. The younger member, fun of the sport, went back to bring the ball. And the game started!

Guarding

Guard your back, your team, your people, but mainly guard your principles. If you have them they cannot be evil; principles by their definition involve something good. They are one of the main pillars of your life, around which everything else blossoms.

Running

Running is good for the body and mind. Running your life well is good for the soul. Run as if you are on a runway and at its end you will take-off, eventually you will... Run as if life was an exercise.

(You may request some advice on running from @mariandavp)

Dribbling

Avoiding obstacles towards your goals is a way you will take. Sometimes you will not be able to sidestep them. At those times welcome them because they will teach you, they will open your mind to other options. Either you avoid them or not, try to be fair to them. They have been put there for some reason.

Pivoting

Dancing with a ball, looking at all directions, balancing, weighing the situation, until the moment you will make your move. A position of standing at the same point but being alerted. Wish your opponent can follow your steps and dance with you.

Shooting

No matter what your role is in the game of life, you should take the shoots to your goals. No matter how tall you are a basket is waiting for you. Aim, make all the moves but take the shoots.

Shooting or Catching

There are times that time freezes and you are not sure on whether you shoot or you are given an assist, whether you are going backwards or forward. The time goes by, a sign will be given and you will know. In any case, try to be in the air dreaming and trying.

(Gravity will take care of the rest… :) )

Winning

Scoring some points will enthuse you, and make you shout about your victory. Enjoy it but return to reality the very next moment, cause you have a bigger goal to achieve.

Resting

You may be short of breath; you may have so many things done or waiting to be done. Take some time to look at the pine trees, to smell the resin, to see the details and then be lost in the eternity of the very small and the very big. Take a deep breath and regain your power to go on with your own path.

(Or it may be the tons of food you had just some hours earlier consumed on an Easter Day…. Help us @tikotiko )

Owning the Ball

It is a lone situation, you have the tool in your hands, nobody chases you, but just staying in this state dissociates you from the basket. When you put a hand on the opportunity you should better move forward and confront the future, using all those tricks you have learned in life.

Complaining

You will be misjudged, the life referee may be wrong about you, some of your achievements may not be counted as you expected. Speak up, express your disappointment, justify your view but do it with kindness without repeating the same and the same, and after steaming out go on to achieve more.

Enjoying

Be it the victory or the game itself, in any case enjoy life, make fun of yourself, laugh and make others laugh with you. Every moment is different and unique. Feelings will alternate and experiences will be gathered. Enjoy building your consciousness, your character, and your own identity. Be aware of what you build and why, and make all fine-tunings when needed.

One last advice for amateur basketball players… Wear on your shirt whenever you play, because it gives you the freedom to put on a tie as well, which by moving here and there in the air will make your opponents feel dizzy.

Take care and play!