Gratitude for Athletes: How the message of Thanksgiving can transform your game (and your life)
What are you thankful for???
Let’s kick off this Thanksgiving week with a reminder of how much you have to be thankful for …
As an athlete … and …
As a human being.
The Spirit of Thanksgiving
Although you will probably be spending much of this upcoming week feasting and enjoying rivalry week,
May we remember the message of what this season brings …
To be grateful for all the blessings we have:
- The bounty
- The abundance
- The relationships
During the first Thanksgiving …
The pilgrims came over looking to create a new settlement in America.
However, they did not have the skills or resources to survive the harsh winter environment.
The Native Americans helped out, sharing their resources and knowledge to help the pilgrims survive and create their settlement.
The Message for Your Game
As athletes, we can experience similar situations.
We have aspirations in charting new territory in our athletic development and performance.
However, we can experience rough patches and harsh environments …
Making us feel like we won’t survive!
But you have people around you that will provide you with the necessary wisdom and resources to keep going:
- Your teammates
- Your coaches
- Your parents
And you will be equipped with the ability to continue onward towards your aspirations.
The Message for Your Life
As people, we can experience similar situations.
We have aspirations in charting new territory in our personal journeys.
However, we can experience rough patches and harsh environments …
Making us feel like we won’t survive!
But you have people around you that will provide you with the necessary wisdom and resources to keep going:
- Your family
- Your friends
- Your mentors
And you will be equipped with the ability to continue onward towards your aspirations.
My Encouragement To You
May we remember what this holiday celebrates and all we have around us to be grateful for:
- Our blessings
- Our family, friends, and loved ones
- Our opportunities to be lifted up by others and lift others up so we can all chart new territories as we serve each other together
When you experience rough patches …
Reach out to others because many people want to help you thrive.
And when others experience rough patches …
Be willing to support them to help them thrive as well.
I wish you well on your journey of remembering all you have to be grateful for, and I send love, gratitude, peace, and blessings to you.
Inspiring YOU every step of your way,
Kyle
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