I heard a line in Adam Sandler’s movie “Click” that stayed with me all these years. It was basically a modern spin on “It’s a Wonderful Life”.
At the end of the movie he is back to where he started and exclaims to a store clerk: “I’m young again!” The clerk responds: “…well I wouldn’t say young, more like on the back 9.”
I love a good metaphor and thought about when I use to play golf. And how that can be applied to my life. I’m terrible on the front 9 holes. Rusty, trial and error, self-doubt, dismay…
But when I make the turn and get to Hole 10
And beyond, I settle down. I learned my limitations, I know my limits. I made adjustments.
I lowerred my expectations. I appreciated the good shots and brushed off the bad shots.
On those particularly bad days, I just picked up my ball and reset myself. I enjoyed the game after this realization. And now my life is on that proverbial “Back 9”, I am more relaxed and don’t get as upset when my shots are off….
I’m just grateful to still be in the game….