Game over.

 

Sitting in the bleachers is not at all comfortable.  The seats are hard, it is cold and windy, and the view is much better on television.  But here’s the thing, the excitement is real, the crowd is experiencing everything at the same time, so it is a shared excitement.  The food is expensive but tastes authentic.  The highs and lows flow through everyone together.  When it is all over, whether you win or lose, there is a feeling of accomplishment.  You’ve done something, even if it is just to watch from a distance.

Life is different.  You can’t just watch it taking place, you’ve got to suit-up and get into the game.  It’s up to you to become familiar with the rules.  Sure, you might get hurt, but it’s all part of the game.  The thing to remember is there is no running out of bounds.  You can’t stop the clock.  When the final whistle blows – that’s it. 

By the way, just in case there is a life after this one, save your ticket stub.  It may be good for something.  You never know.