Who's Going to the World Series?

As you step up to the plate in life, like in baseball, you have no idea what the pitcher is going to throw. It may be a slider, a curve, or a fast one right down the middle but you've got to take whatever comes your way. You'll either get a hit or strike out.

I'd say in the past year alone we've been thrown some interesting pitches. Some we kept our eye on the ball and smacked right out of the park, others we struck out swinging and walked back to the dugout in disappointment with our heads low. But as the pitches keep coming I'm reminded of a quote and it becomes more clear each time I think about it: "Individuals carry their success or failure with them. It does not depend on outside conditions." -Ralph Waldo Trine

When we step up to the plate in life we need to take responsibility, be self empowering and take accountability for our actions. It seems like lately our society is afraid to do this and we always have a hard time admitting when we're wrong. If we do these 3 things when we have new experiences in life it might seem like we're vulnerable when we strike out but just think how amazing it will be when you get that hit!

As the 2008 MLB Playoffs continue may we all keep in mind: "Life is like a baseball game. When you think a fastball is coming, You gotta be ready to hit the curve." -Jaja Q