I was watching the snooker on TV tonight as Ronnie O'Sullivan played Jimmy White and it was a really good match. In the new format the rounds are played over a best of five frames basis so we are able to see a winner very quickly and it really keeps the game interesting. During this encounter Ronnie quickly took a two frames lead but Jimmy began to fight back and there was a point when Mr White made a break of about forty points whilst Ronnie could only sit and watch. At this point the commentator said the line "it doesn't matter how good a player you are when you are sat in your chair". Eventually Jimmy made a mistake and gave Ronnie a way back into the frame, which he took with both hands and finished the match off in style.
This started me thinking about the times that we spend "sitting in the chair"; the times when potentially we could be the best player in the world but choose to stay sat down.
Today's blog thought is short, sweet and simple (much like me) - I am sure that we all have a gift to share; be it a smile, a word of encouragement, a hug, a gentle word or a shoulder to cry on. We all have something to give when we look on someone in need; when a friend doesn't have anything to smile about all they often need is to borrow a smile from a friend.
Today please choose to seize the moment, get up from your seat and take the chance to step out; share with generosity, love with naivety and open your heart without fear of hurt. Only by getting up out of our chair and stepping out can we hope to make a difference to the lives of the people around us. Let today be the day that we choose to make a difference and say regardless of the risk I am going to recklessly share my love with those I care for.
Have a great day - Seize it!
God Bless
Chris
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