Comments on: Curve Balls

By: Rhonda Tardif

Rhonda Tardif — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:44:38 +0000

I like the positive attitudes here And I love Tess’ description “as long as I
don’t unpack and take up residence.” That’s good. I’ve called it landing in
the ditch and rolling around in the mud and slime before realizing you
really can get up out of there.

By: Stacey Shipman

Stacey Shipman — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:13:24 +0000

Hi Karl – Everytime we do something we learn, cold calls are tough! I tip my hat to you for going for it.

Hi Audra – How fun that it resonated that way for you! And yes I agree, we must keep our eyes open to the future.

Steven – there is great excitement in playing the game regardless of winning and losing – I agree.

Evita – Good points – there is always something to learn. Life is full of ups, downs and curve balls for sure. Otherwise, maybe it would be boring!

By: Evita

Evita — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:53:32 +0000

Hi Stacey

Wonderful story to share and great food for thought too!

So life and curve balls….well the one thought that definitely comes to my mind on this is definitely not to beat ourselves up ever for any decision we may have made at any point in our lives. Whatever it was, and however it was dealt with, I am of the thinking that everything happens with grace and perfection…yes even those things that people would call a “disaster” of some sort. All of it no matter how softly or abruptly it comes into our lives is there for our growth. It is there to give us a chance to experience some aspect of life….some aspect of ourselves and grow or experience a new version of ourselves. Perhaps to evolve to a new way of thinking or being.

As I see it, whether it is a curve ball or a soft pass, it is all there from our own creation just at the right time when we can benefit from it the most.

By: Steven | The Emotion Machine

Steven | The Emotion Machine — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 14:27:38 +0000

I really like this advice! Life definitely loves to throw us curve balls every now and then, but sometimes it is more important to just love the game then to worry so much about the win-loss tally.

By: Audra Krell

Audra Krell — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 03:23:59 +0000

As mom to 3(!) pitchers, and after having just sat at a double header today, I loved reading this!!! The hardest thing for me to do, and it’s something I always remind our boys about, is that once the pitch is thrown, it’s all about the next pitch. We cannot get stuck in the past, lamenting, replaying, wishing life had thrown something different. We must keep our eyes on the future, that is where the prize is!

By: Karl Staib - Work Happy Now

Karl Staib - Work Happy Now — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:18:46 +0000

We can’t let struggles bring us so far down that we give up. I like the idea of calling them curve balls. It seems more like a challenge than a problem.

I’m trying to give my very best effort every day. I still find many weaknesses that I’m trying to deal with, but that’s part of the fun.

Right now I’m cold calling businesses. I’m really bad at it, but after each call I notice I’m getting a slightly better response. It keeps me going.

By: Stacey Shipman

Stacey Shipman — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:42:44 +0000

Lance – the more I think about this I wonder if it’s possible to put our best effort in every time…or if we have to.

Tess – I love your upfront honest! And I love how you put it “Bounce back muscles” because that’s really what it’s all about – how quickly you can bounce back.

Sara – Even in the major leagues, hitter strike out, but they always get another chance at bat. I’m not a baseball fan (Uncle Ron is!) but I can see the parallels.

Megan – I’m glad you liked it, and yes, striking out can teach us tenacity, patience and perseverance, great way to look at it

By: Megan "JoyGirl!" Bord

Megan "JoyGirl!" Bord — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:58:56 +0000

I was just reading something last night that essentially said this same thing, and it really resonated with me. I tend to have perfectionist ideals, and always want to be hitting homers and scoring runs. But life just isn’t like that. Singles and doubles are just as important, and heck, striking out, even, teaches us tenacity, patience and perseverance!

What a lovely thing your uncle wrote. Thanks for sharing it with us.

By: Sara

Sara — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:35:36 +0000

Stacey,

First of all, thank you for sharing this lovely writing by your Uncle Ron! I enjoyed reading it very much.

I wish I could say an emphatic YES to your question, but no, I don’t always hit with my best effort, but I do keep trying. I’ve gotten better about curve balls as I’ve gotten older, maybe it’s from experience:~)

I’ve learned that if I miss it; I can try again. This is not to say missing the curve ball isn’t frustrating, but I usually will get back up and try again!

By: Tess The Bold Life

Tess The Bold Life — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:08:33 +0000

Hi Stacey,

Nope I don’t always go up to bat with my best efforts. But when I’m thrown a curve ball my bounce back muscles get stronger even if I miss. I think we have peaks and valleys and when I’m in a valley I don’t have my best to give. I feel like I’m doing OK if I don’t unpack and take up residence there.

That’s why it’s so good to have balance in life. Then when a curve ball comes our way we are ready to go to bat with enough energy to do what it takes. I hope this makes sense. It’s a really great question. One I need to ponder more.