Grooves and funks

Life is a lot like the game of golf. People who play golf understand that sometimes one is in a groove, the ball is flying straight and putts are going in. Other times we are in a funk, and slightly missed hits become bad breaks - balls bouncing in bunkers, out of bounds or into the water (just barely).

Some people start off fast, in their groove early, only to finish in a funk. Others start slowly, the swing is slightly off and we feel like we are in a funk. When we are in a groove, the breaks go our way - we are gracious to other golfers and easily follow the rules. But, when we are in a funk, the temptation is to fudge a little, pick our ball up in the rough "just to make sure it is ours" and then place it back down in an improved position. Afterall, things are not going our way and we "deserve" a little help.

18 holes of golf is a journey. yes, we keep score and somebody wins, or at least does better than someone else. yet, the joy of golf is in the play. Its the feel of hitting a shot in rhytm or sinking a long putt. Its the beautiful setting in which the game is played and the relationships of those we play with and against. Its appreciation of the privilege to enjoy the game.

And so it is with life - think about it!!!!