Playing Nice--100 Words

Playing nice.

From the time we were little, our parents constantly reminded us to play nice.

Play nice on the playground. Play nice at church. Play nice at school. Play nice with your siblings.

Playing nice.

Sadly, as we grow older, we often forget our parent’s admonition about playing nice.

We lose that sense of decency. The common caring about another person.

We strive to get ahead. It’s all about climbing up the ladder. It’s about us—not others.

Maybe it is our sense of competition. Maybe that’s what is expected of us.

Well. No more.

Jesus first. Others second.

Vs.--100 Words

Vs.

Just two letters and a period. Yet, so much is said in that word.

My team vs. your team.

My money vs. your money.

My child vs. your child.

Why do we use that word?

Better yet, why do we see a need to compete?

I get the sports thing. And, I love competing in sports.

But, it is really necessary to compete in everything?

I often hear people say, “It’s my way or the highway.”

As if they not only have to compete, but they always have to win.

I like winning, just not at everyone else’s expense.

Sports--100 Words

Sports.

I love sports.

Not just the holy trinity: baseball, football, basketball. All sports.

I’ve watched tennis, hockey, billiards. I’ve watched strong men compete for a title.

I’d probably watch people flipping manhole covers if that were a sport.

My wife and sports? Not so much. She tolerates it.

So, for her sake, I try not to abuse watching sports even though I love it. I love watching the nuances of a game. Watching the mojo shift from one player/team to the other.

Sports is especially good in summer. No repeats. No summer replacements.

Anyone else addicted like me? Why?