Thursday; July 2

I will be the first to admit that I know almost nothing about soccer.  This leads me to the next natural observation – I know very little about the World Cup Tournament.  I realize it is an international event and we have been fortunate to host it here in North America.  So, considering my ignorance, why am I making an observation about futbol?  The answer is that it is cool to see what can happen when the world comes together to focus on a common good – or maybe I should say a common goal (pun intended).  I am sure that the 48 teams that entered the tournament had partisan fans, but for the most part, the sporting community came together to enjoy the games.  Even people who weren’t soccer fans have been paying attention to what’s happening on the pitch(es). 

My point is to wonder what could happen if we were willing to come together over something more important than a children’s game?  What could happen to world peace if we invested this same kind of mindset on things like social issues, military armaments and treaties?  Sure, we could each have our own opinions and root for our way of doing things, but a willingness to embrace the bigger picture might promote peace.

I hope your team advances this week, but let’s use the tournament as a reminder of what we can do when we put our differences aside and our minds together.  Who knows, maybe a game that could be played by children anywhere in the world can refocus adults who are struggling to get along.

         Think About It!