Gratitude

(Being Grounded)

Sometimes I wonder
 if the most grateful athletes
 are the ones 
who are most grounded. 

When a player comes 
from a place of gratitude, 
he brings a sense of enjoyment
 and enthusiasm 
to every moment in a game. 
 Being thankful for the ability
 to play the game he loves, 
he can not hold himself back 
from wanting to give 
and serve the greater good.

  Being grounded, 
the roots
 of his character 
run deep.
The desire to play
with heart
fuels his courage 
and compassion.

To give thanks
for his teammates,
for all the trainings and practices
for every moment in the games,
for being healthy,
for each memorable play,
for the support of his coaches,
for his strengths,
and for the people he will 
meet along the way.