Roller Coaster of Life

Greetings from South Bend,
  The Silverhawks are embarking upon a 13 game homestand that will prove to dictate where we end up in the first half of the season.  As of late we have been playing very well and guys continue to come into their own.  The hitters are starting to get comfortable and realizing that the season is very long so a couple of at bats here and there isn't going to make or break them.  We were able to take 3 of 4 from the Great Lakes Loons and 2 of 3 from the Lansing Lugnuts (the top 2 teams in our division) in our last 7 games, and look to continue the same trend.
  It has been a pretty crazy last couple of days for me and trying to process it all is even more crazy.  I find that at times when you are living in the moment events don't seem as big as they actually are when you look back at them and really analyze it all.  In the past week one of my teammates was promoted, my girlfriend's office closed it's doors, I was asked to write for a baseball website, I connected with some great mentors of mine, and continued my house search.
  Now at the time, all of these events seemed very manageable but looking back it is mildly overwhelming what has gone on.  Also, it seems like a lot of people have been asking me why I am still here, or why I am not mad that I haven't moved up yet.  Too, it seems like there has been more focus on the way guys are performing and a lot of questions to me about what I think about them (are they going to move or stay, etc).  Through some good guidance, and self reflection, I've come to the realization that there is really no explanation for  the way that a lot of things happen.  The best thing anyone can do is just accept what has already happened, and if you don't like it, work to change it for the next time.  Sure, do I wish I was playing at a higher level, but who doesn't.  There is a reason that I am here playing and helping this team.  All I can really do, is show up every day and continue to do what I think is best for the guys around me and help them become the best player they can be.  If I'm able to do that then I am able to win a battle that is much bigger than me alone, its the game of life.
  My last thought of the day, without overwhelming you, is to really analyze the things that you complain about in life.  I know we all get caught up and need to have some vent sessions; but really look at some things.  Do they seem as bad as you might make them, or does it just feel good sometimes to vent on occasions?  I'll be the first to agree, I complain about things I shouldn't, but really think about it.  Are there ways we can slow down life and not make it seem so bad.  I'm trying to focus more on waking up everyday and finding something new I can appreciate.  This morning was, fresh flowing water, and the ability to challenge myself with hills and obstacles (had a great run early morning if you wondering).

I hope everyone has been able to enjoy the nice weather (i.e. not winter) across the world.

Continue to challenge yourself!