It’s an interesting thought in the midst of the World Cup excitement to study the fans. How each country’s fans might be wearing different colored clothes and their cheers may or may not be in a different language, but the excitement and patriotism is pretty similar.
I know some countries are different. They may not even wear jerseys or scarves of their country, but most do exactly that. Before we get to the main point, I want to give a shout out one counties tradition that is pretty cool. Have you seen how the Japanese fans after each match they attend pull out trash bags and clean up their sections of the trash made during the match. How cool is that?
Anyway, the interesting thought and main point is how a game can bring out similar passion, love, and excitement. No matter if the fans are from Germany, South Africa, Brazil, Japan, or the USA. All very different countries that are tied together with their love of the game and their national teams. How cool is that?
I’d say there is something to be learned by that. No matter what is going on in the world we can be united despite our differences for fun, excitement, and friendly competition. Sure, it can get heated like in the USA vs. Netherlands match last night. But did you watch after the match? Despite a hard hit, yelling, scoring on the next play and the Netherlands player getting injured later after the game they were friends and laughing. They were able to compete hard, represent their nation well and respect each other after the match. How cool is that?
So, despite differences let’s harness that spirit and find what we have in common. What can unite us in our passion, for fun or excitement. You can compete hard but remember to be respectful afterwards, Because what unites us is far greater and more important than what divides us. After all it is the things that unite us that can carry us forward to a more peaceful and productive place.
Shine Bright All and as always, Much Love!!
~JMAXX