We’re celebrating Independence Day in America. It’s very hard to fathom that we weren’t our own separate, independent country ever, but once we were a colony of the British. Many brave people fought for our freedom, and very insightful people planned a system that would help us stay that way, strong and independent of the rule of other countries.
It’s a day off of work for nearly everyone. But lots of people have to work. Smile at the police, the ushers at the ballgame or concert, the firemen, the waiters/waitresses, busboys, the doctors, nurses, the lifeguards, the security guards, and everyone else who’s there to help you stay safe and entertained.
Spend time with your family. Enjoy your car ride to your game or practice. Put down that smartphone or gaming device and talk to each other. You will get resistance from the kids when you put the phone in the glove compartment or center console, but when you talk you’ll build relationships. Earphones, texting, games, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Vine, and the like all isolate you from real relationships with those closest to you.
Fire up your grill, or go to a place where they’re cooking. Enjoy hot dogs with mustard or ketchup, sauerkraut or relish, on a fresh toasty bun. Take a slow, long sip of cool lemonade or iced tea (or mix them together like I do). Have some ice cream (or ices or gelato or custard) at a local place where they actually make it. Enjoy the cold and the fresh flavors.
Sit back and enjoy the fireworks. Breathe in the smell of the rockets as they ignite, propel themselves skyward. See the shapes and colors, and feel the percussion of the explosions.
And if you’re playing or coaching in a ballgame today, realize that you are very lucky that everything is sitting just right in your world. Enjoy the moment.
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