WINNING & LOSING

WINNING & LOSING     When is winning losing?...when we need to win at all costs; when we are so intent on winning that the joy of playing, acting is no longer there; when we cheat or lie in order to win; when we are prepared to harm or to kill in order to get the trophy.

FAILURE is a teacher. It teaches us to make right choices in order to reach our potential; it teaches us to be content with life even if it is second place, third place or no podium at all.
No one escapes failure. Winning is also part of life, yes, but human beings can live healthy, happy lives without it.    Joan Chittister ( post inspired from her book BETWEEN THE DARK AND THE DAYLIGHT,  2015)


WINNING BY LOSING



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