The drive in the eyes of Philadelphia Phillies Left Fielder, Rhys Hoskins at the Home Run Derby coming in as the very bottom 8 seed was excellent. That “look” he had in his eyes is one I have seen in my own eyes and the eyes of others. I think the look was actually terror because he had not had a home run since June 29, 2018. 😉 Love ya Rhys, and great job!!!
Yes, I confess, I watched the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game. Yes, I am a baseball girl. Go Phillies! Not only were both of the games entertaining, but they were also nerve-racking, and I was not even participating.
I noticed so many things about the two nights: the youth of the players, how much fun they were having, their physical strength and mostly that “look” in all of their eyes. Determination, Drive, Conviction, Dedication. They did not appear to look at the game any differently than any other day.
I do understand that most of these men get paid great money to play a game, but it is the “look” that I am talking about. It is more than the money and fame because I also see it in the eyes of my bowling friends, my parents, a tee-baller or even a famous singer. That drive, determination, fierceness, it is something that once seen cannot be forgotten.
We, humans, get that look in our eyes but why does it waiver? Why do our eyes sparkle when we get a reward for a task or a promotion and not when we are doing chores and working? Should that “look” not be there for every aspect of our lives? My answer is yes, but how to make that happen, in the words of the main man Yoda, “Have the answers I do not!”
I can offer some suggestions, words, help, and hope but not answers. One reason I think we forget that fierceness is that we change. We change physically, emotionally, mentally but we also change because of our experiences as we age. I know I see things now at 39 much differently than when I was 18. I have been through things that have made me accept new ideas. But those ideals should not change my drive, dreams, hopes, giving 100% of myself in everything I do.
Another problem we may encounter is dismissing/devaluing things within our lives. When others dismiss our feelings, trials, and beliefs or even if we discount our own beliefs, it can change the way we perceive and deal with everything in our lives. Have you ever had an experience, thought or belief be entirely discounted by another? Not only does it feel crappy, but it might also change the way you perceive things. And as I have been hounding since I started my blog, we don’t dismiss/discount, and it is all about how someone perceives things. 🙂
I see all too often we put ourselves wholly into things when we get something tangible out of it. But why are we not driven when we do the small stuff? I know they may not be the same, but everything we do should be with 100%. I fall into this trap all too often, but I am trying to recognize it a DO better. Remember: there is no trying, do or do not only.
Lastly, we must keep in mind, everything we get to do is a gift. Breathing, living, having fun. Every little thing and every day are gifts. If we put it in this light, maybe we can remember to have that “look” in our eyes for everything we do.
Watching these hugely talented young men reminded me of perseverance, drive, and inspiration in my own life and seeing that “look” within my own eyes. It helped me to perceive things in a little different light and hopefully, you can too!
Remember, you are NOT alone! Until next time. –Jenn
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