Is there’s NO love in Tennis?
Me:(Shouting loudly with tears running down my cheeks) I love my sister so much! I wish I could be there for her more often. I’m stuck in a place where I’m chasing a dream around the world and can’t take her with me. She’s 10. I don’t have enough money to bring her with me. Besides, she has school. The pain is unbearable.
The Pain ->0-15
My Inner Self: (Wipes my cheeks aggressively and sniffs) Go home then! Pack your bags and sell your belongings, the rackets, strings, shoes, outfits, grips, and everything that pertains to tennis. Don’t play tennis anymore, since tennis is causing you to sacrifice other loves at the moment. Your love is too strong and you don’t have enough time to win a championship to get the money so you can fly your sister with you.
The Negativity ->0-30
Me: (Holding my stomach weeping) But, but, I love her and tennis. Must I choose?
The Confusion ->0-40
My Inner Self: (sigh) Should I quit the dream or should I stay home with the one I love?
The Sunken Place ->GAME
It might be a boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, wife, mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, sister, brother, best friend, dog, or anyone that you might miss when you are away on business. In my case, it’s my sister. You never want them to grow up. She’s growing so fast. I loved it when she just wanted to copy everything I did. If only they could stay young forever. One minute she was no months old and now she’s 10 years old. Where has the time gone?
It’s a love battle, a war, a pain you’ve never felt before. The truth is if you stay, you’ll be disappointed in yourself and if you go, you’ll always remember your loved one. So, what should you do? How do you cope? You remember the good times! You look at the pictures! You read the letters and text! You face time! You remember what they tell you! Remember they want you to follow your dream, so they can follow there’s one day! You remember them following your steps. You spend as much time with them as possible! When you want to quit, you remember them!
When you want to be negative, you think.
Me: (Shouting loudly with tears running down my cheeks) I love my sister so much! I wish I could be there for her more often. I’m stuck in a place where I’m chasing a dream around the world and I can’t take her with me. She’s 10. I don’t have enough money to bring her with me. Besides, she has school. The pain is unbearable.
The Pain ->0-15
My Inner Self: (Wipes my cheeks aggressively and sniffs while looking at pictures) She’s proud of you and is looking forward to vlogging when you get back home! She is already planning out what we will do together! She is sad you aren’t there, but is very happy you are playing tennis professionally. You only get that chance once in a lifetime.
The Positivity ->15-15
Me: (Shaking my head with the remaining tears) I love tennis and my sister! There’s no need to choose between the two! When I’m on the job, I think of the job and remind myself of my support team, my sis!
The Clarity ->30-15
My Inner Self: (sigh) When I get back home, I am taking her to Dave & Buster's to play games and we will have a dinner date! We will even be twinnies like the last time and wear matching outfits!
The Risen Place -> 40-15
Me: (Smiling at the photos) I’m so blessed to have a strong support team! I’m grateful and looking forward to a great week of tennis and an even better time when I get home!
Victory -> GAME SET MATCH!
Don’t let your mind run rapidly. Loving your sport or business and family all at the same time is common. Be patient. There’s a time to cry and a time for business. You were created for greatness. Remember you are making an impact on everyone you meet through traveling.
So I ask again is there no love in tennis? YES, there’s tons of LOVE! Find it and keep it close to you in your heart!
