The 12 flags are still flying and people are still sporting their Seahawks apparel.
It was a tough Super Bowl loss to deal with and fans are probably still shaking their heads about what could have been.
But the Seattle fans are holding their heads high and most likely anxiously awaiting next season and a shot at redemption. (I can relate on a smaller level, since I’m a Niners fan and am still reeling over our subpar season.)
While watching the Super Bowl from start to finish, I couldn’t help but see life lessons strewn throughout the championship game that we can all use each day at home, work and wherever else we roam.
While the game did come down to one play, that wasn’t the only play that mattered in the grand scheme of things. There were two top-notch Patriots drives that amounted to 14 points and put the Seahawks in the position to mount the final drive. If the Patriots don’t score the 14, the Hawks would have been in a better place — on the victory podium.
In life, it’s always crucial to prepare ourselves for what’s to come and make every moment — every play — count and not always have to deal with a big crazy push at the end to complete a school or work project or whatever else is on our plates.
Whether we run or pass on the big play, we have to make decisions and stand by them and learn from them. Sure, sometimes we make the wrong call in the eyes of others and even in our own minds, but there’s nothing wrong with that — we made a choice and will have to live with it and maybe think about going another route next time. When we stand by our choice, people will have to respect that and know that they have a person with capable hands leading the way.
It’s always fun to celebrate when we succeed or score a crucial touchdown, but if there’s still more work to be done to fully complete the task, we need to hold back a bit until the work is done before letting the full-blown jubilation begin. Especially when we’re working with a team, we need to complete the whole journey with our teammates — taking everyone’s input and talent into consideration — before we can claim victory.
Rebounding from a huge letdown is always a rough thing to deal with, but you dig down deep and rely on all the strength you put forth to get you where you are and know that your time will come again.
We all experience highs and lows and that’s what life’s about, it’s what makes us who we are. We’ll never give up and will always continue rolling along the path to success.
