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not the end of the world
Posted on October 19, 2007 | Filed Under general
What Manny Ramirez said after the Red Sox fell behind to the Cleveland Indians three games to one:
We’re just going to go have fun and play the game. That’s it. If we go play hard and the thing doesn’t come like it’s supposed to come, we’ll move on. We’ll come next year. Why should we panic? We’ve got a great team. If it doesn’t happen, good. We’ll come next year and try to do it again.
We’re confident every day. It doesn’t matter how things go for you. We’re not going to give up. We’re just going to go and play the game, like I’ve said, and move on. If it doesn’t happen, so who cares? There’s always next year. It’s not like the end of the world or something.
What a refreshing attitude! Here’s an elite athlete who remembers it’s a game, a player who goes out everyday and does his best, but remembers it’s supposed to be fun. Instead of criticizing Manny for “not taking it seriously,” we should be thanking him for reminding us as fans and as human beings to keep things in proper perspective.
P.S. Manny went out Thursday night, played hard, had fun … and helped the Red Sox beat the Indians in game five 7-1.
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Wow How inspirational is that? I have forgotten to just go out and have fun. My walk with God doesnt have to be so serious, I can take delight in God.
I dont have to beat myself up when I fall short, but to do my best and remember that this walk with God is fun.
P.S. Yes there will be hard times I face, but I will REJOICE for I am not alone I have God who created the heavens and earth and promised me that he will never leave me nor forsake me. Glory to God!!!