I was minding my own business while reading the sports page of the Denver Post - paper edition - one recent morning. The big news? Broncos’ mini-camp was underway and everybody was pontificating. Many angles and stories that seemed to eventually return to Peyton Manning. Does the certain Hall of Famer have enough gas left in the tank? Can he, new head coach Gary Kubiak and their supporting cast get past last year’s disappointment and become superior to their former selves?
A quote from a quotable guy, Emmanuel Sanders, stood out. When the talented wide out answered a question about the team moving forward after a frustrating first-round playoff knockout last season, this was offered: “It stinks that one game kind of defines our season. But that’s one thing we have to learn from, and that is one thing that we will.”
I love Sanders’ perspective and share it. When we have those “What the heck is going on around here?” moments, we have a choice when it comes to dealing effectively with unexpected and unwanted crap. Student or victim?
The Pro Bowl standout seems a great interview along the likes of Shannon Sharpe and Rod Smith, who I always enjoyed bantering with during their playing days and my sportscasting days covering the Broncos. Those dudes always had something to say. As a journalist, you appreciate those “go-to” guys in the clubhouse. They usually tell you something you don’t know. Fresh content for viewers, listeners or readers. Sanders is like that, too.
The former SMU collegiate star is reminding us of something we know. Stuff rarely goes as planned. The Broncos lose 24-13 at home to, of all teams, Indianapolis? Are you kidding me? That was not the plan.
Monday night A Stronger Cord workouts have become quite powerful. After the fun workout it’s time for the “Hang Out” portion of the evening. We warm up, work out and hang out on Mondays and Thursday evenings, while it’s warm up, work out and help out on Saturday mornings. Better fitness, relationships and communities.
Anyway, after endorphins kicked in with a good sweat, we bonded recently while listening to a Knucklehead’s powerful testimony. What a past she has endured. Unconscionable and unimaginable for all gathered. A family’s lack of love and nurturing set this dynamo up for a rough ride. That was not the plan.
We all have stories of disappointment, anger, and sorrow to name just a few. Some stories are heinous. It’s just a part of life we need to accept as reality. What becomes fascinating to watch unfold is the reaction. We’re gonna get knocked down. But can we find a way to eventually rise and continue the journey? It’s what ASC’s all about.
Experiences of life. Easy to discuss. Sometimes, hard to handle. It boils down to; will we become a student, or victim of them? Elevate or descend?
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